2009 December - Softball Drills & Coaching Tips

Softball Practice Drills – Batting Drills & Tips

I am occasionally asked how to stop a batter from hitting balls foul to the third base side for a right hand batter. Here are a couple of softball practice drills that I use.

Published: 12-30-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Coaching, Softball Hitting Drills

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Drills for Girls Softball – Fielding and Bunting

When I coach the younger age group, I have found these drills for girls softball helpful. Give them a try with your younger players and you will be pleased with the progress they make.

Published: 12-28-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Girls Softball, Softball Drills

Softball Drills – 2 Hand Soft Toss

One of my favorite softball drills that I like to incorporate at my practices is one that I personally learned while playing softball in college. It’s the 2-hand soft toss drill.

Published: 12-23-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Drills, Softball Tips

Fun Coaching Drills for Softball Team

If you need some fun coaching drills for softball team, try this two phase softball drill. This softball drill keeps your players going fast and they practice their fielding, throwing & running at the same time.
Divide the players up into two groups:
Group A — Fielders at 3rd base, SS & Catcher & Pitcher & Runners [...]

Published: 12-21-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Coaching, Softball Drills

Softball Team Warm Up Drills – Fire House Warm Up Drill

Try these softball team warm up drills. We call this softball drill the Fire House Warm Up drill. It is great for both quickly throwing, catching/receiving & running and works best with about 10 players.

Published: 12-18-2009 | Link To This Entry | Email This Entry | Related Entries: Softball Drills, Softball Practice Plans