Softball Skills and Drills – 3,2,1 Run
Softball is not all total concentration or a constant onslaught of drills, drills and more drills. There is a time to have some fun and still learn or polish some skills. I like to use the end of practice for a fun game that can create some team bonding while still focusing on softball fundamentals. [...]
Softball Practice Drills – 4 Corner Catch Drill
My drill is a 4 corner catch drill that all of my younger teams do at the start of every practice. Our emphasis is on close flips from one player to another! The most important factor is that a player learns how to pass the ball to the next player with out failure or a [...]
Indoor Softball Drill – 4 in 1 Indoor Outfield Drill
This is a drill we use all season. It is great for early in the season since it is done indoors and weather often makes this our only alternative. The players love it and the improvement in fielding speaks for itself. 4 in 1 Indoor Outfield Drill Needed: Softballs, instant screen or sock net, two [...]
Softball Relay Conditioning Drill
I have a relay drill that my players of all ages love. It works on fielding and conditioning at the same time. Best part is that the players really enjoy it and the competition takes away the dislike of doing sprints. Softball Relay Conditioning Drill One line foul pole to foul pole, distance between players [...]
Outfield Softball Drills and Coaching Tip
I think the most neglected part of softball is outfield. We do conditioning drills first and then follow up with specific outfield practice drills. I also share a winning strategy I use with parents who like to coach from the sidelines. Works like a charm. Outfield Softball Drills 1. I do my conditioning drills with [...]
Softball Warm Up Drill – The Infield Snake
This is my favorite warm up drill. I call it the Infield Snake. The goal is to complete the drill without missing a ball. This drill can also be performed with line drives and pop-ups. The Infield Snake Start with a player at every infield position except for pitcher. Extra players queue up behind each [...]
End of Practice Sprint Drill – 3 Fold Baserunning Drill
Our favorite end of practice drill is to have girls sprint to 1st and run through the base, turn and jog to 2nd, then once hitting second, sprint to 3rd, round the base and then sprint and step on home. The trick is three-fold however. End of Practice 3 Fold Baserunning Drill We have a [...]
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