Archive for July, 2009
Softball Practice Ideas – Drill for Catchers
This simple softball drill provides the players some infield practice, fly ball practice, relay practice, throwing practice and leadership practice for your catcher. Try these softball practice ideas and see immediate results.
Youth Softball Coaching Tips – Creating a Competitive Spirit
This is not so much a softball drill but rather youth softball coaching tips I tried with our 8U team. After several games my softball team was just standing around and not being very aggressive. So one softball practice I brought a kickball and said we are not practicing today we are going to play kickball.
High School Softball – 21 Drill
While coaching high school softball, we would always complete a defensive softball drill called “21″ the day before each game. It is a very simple concept in which you place the starting line-up on the field to begin the first inning.
Coaching Softball – Circle Drill
If you’re coaching softball I’m sure you are searching for new ideas to keep your softball practices fun. One of the softball drills I have introduced to my team is the Circle Drill.
Beginning Softball Drills – Roll and Go
I see young players often freeze during a softball game when they field a ball. I use these beginning softball drills to get them used to fielding, and throwing to first as their immediate reaction.
Softball Batting Drills
Give this old school softball drill a try with your team. Use a “Rope Ball” or “Frozen Rope” to help your players’ hitting, especially their timing. My players’ hitting improved so dramatically, that I recommend these softball batting drills to everyone.
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