2009 March - Softball Drills & Coaching Tips

Coaching Youth Softball – Mini Field Practice Plans

Traditional wisdom and practice ideas for coaching youth softball can get a bit stale. Here are two ideas sent to me recently that will pay dividends with your youth softball players. Very creative–give them a try!

Published: 03-30-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Coaching, Softball Tips

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Coaching Girls Softball – Simple Throwing Drill

Take a look at this idea for coaching girls softball from Christy, one of my subscribers. This is a great suggestion that can work with all age groups.

Published: 03-27-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Coaching, Softball Defensive Drills

Free Softball Drills – Around the Horn & Beach Ball

Thanks to all of my subscribers who responded to my request last week to send in favorite softball coaching tips. Check out these free softball drills below (very creative!).

Published: 03-25-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Drills, Softball Practice Plans

Girls Softball Drills – Target Practice

One of the areas that I get requests for ideas is for girls softball drills, specifically Teeball. Read below for a great suggestion on this topic: I coach Kindergarten/First Grade Teeball for girls. We spend a lot of time on the fundamentals. I created a softball drill called – Target Practice.

Published: 03-20-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Girls Softball, Softball Drills