Archive for January, 2007

Softball Skills and Drills – Rapid Fire Drill

Softball Skills and Drills – Rapid Fire Drill

| January 21, 2007 | Comments (0)

I’m often asked for advice on softball skills and drills. Here’s a simple coaching tip from Ken that will pay huge dividends with your team.

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How to Softball – Running Technique

How to Softball – Running Technique

| January 20, 2007 | Comments (0)

This idea for a how to softball running drill was sent in by Keith. It has become a personal favorite.

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Softball Fast Pitch – Full Out Drill

Softball Fast Pitch – Full Out Drill

| January 19, 2007 | Comments (0)

I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for softball fast pitch drills over the past few days. Here’s an idea sent in by John that I use regularly.

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Youth Softball Practice Drills – New Pitcher Drills

Youth Softball Practice Drills – New Pitcher Drills

| January 18, 2007 | Comments (0)

This idea on youth softball practice drills comes courtesy of Noah.

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Fastpitch Softball Drills – Step and Look Drill

Fastpitch Softball Drills – Step and Look Drill

| January 17, 2007 | Comments (0)

I find that the traditional wisdom on fastpitch softball drills is a bit stale. Here’s an idea from Barb that has livened things up quite a bit in my practices.

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Little League Softball – Batting Mat and Two Ball Drill

Little League Softball – Batting Mat and Two Ball Drill

| January 16, 2007 | Comments (0)

Kevin and Jeff came up with some great suggestions covering little league softball drills. Keep ‘em coming!

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Softball Drills for Beginners – Everydays and Batting Drills

Softball Drills for Beginners – Everydays and Batting Drills

| January 15, 2007 | Comments (0)

Last week, I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their best softball drills for beginners. Check out these drills below from Darek, Linda, and Jeff (very creative!).

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Slowpitch Softball Drills – Drills to Improve Skills

Slowpitch Softball Drills – Drills to Improve Skills

| January 14, 2007 | Comments (0)

Here is my contribution to the coaches for slowpitch softball drills and “drills to improve skills”. One of the most difficult areas to teach infielders and outfielders is on how to dropstep and catch the ball over their left or right shoulder. This softball drill is simple and easily referred to as the “over the shoulder football catch”.

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