Archive for September, 2009

Softball Coaching Tips – Building Team Spirit

Softball Coaching Tips – Building Team Spirit

| September 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

Here are a few softball coaching tips that were helpful to help build team camaraderie. I had 14 girls on my 6-9 grade team; this only worked when we had a full roster at practice.

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Coaching Girls Softball – 3rd Base Steal

Coaching Girls Softball – 3rd Base Steal

| September 9, 2009 | Comments (0)

I have a drill that has worked well for my players since coaching girls softball. It helps them in their decisions to steal 3rd base.

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Fastpitch Softball Practice – Perfect Innings

Fastpitch Softball Practice – Perfect Innings

| September 4, 2009 | Comments (0)

I am a big fan of Cindy Bristow and her philosophy of “competition” in practice as well as, “practicing for games.” I use her ideas in my fastpitch softball practice and see immediate performance improvements.

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Softball Practice – Relay Game for Conditioning

Softball Practice – Relay Game for Conditioning

| September 2, 2009 | Comments (0)

Are you looking for ideas for your softball practice? I find that holding a relay game where my players run the bases in relay teams is an excellent way to condition my players and to improve baserunning. They love this and have even requested it!

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Coaching Softball – Nashville Warm Up

| September 1, 2009 | Comments (0)

Coaching softball can mean having to deal with twisted ankles, sprained knees, and various pulled muscles from improper warm ups. I devised a warm up special, a Music City Nashville special.

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