Archive for May, 2011
Softball Hitting Drills – Pitch Selection
A technique I’ve introduced in softball at the college level – and would love to see more coaches utilize at the youth levels is with pitch selection. In fact, the first time a team uses these softball hitting drills they will see a huge difference. And best of all, the kids will gain a better [...]
Coaching Softball – Super Six and Season End Auction
Here are a couple of ideas for you to use while you’re coaching softball this year. The first ideas is a drill called Super Six. It works on footwork and coordination. My motivator for the team is play money bucks to be used at an auction at the end of the season. Super Six I [...]
Make Softball Practice Fun – Glove Toss, Side-Step Pass & Pepper Game
Here are three games you should use to make softball practice fun for your team. I often save these for the end of practice but occasionally I start a practice with one. I have found the players keep the momentum and try a little harder. Glove Toss: Object is to reverse tosses on the coaches [...]
Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Conditioning Drills & Practice Planning
If you’re looking for good coaching tips for softball try these. The first tips are two conditioning drills we often start our practice with. Next is a coaching tip I feel is invaluable in creating your practice plans and involving your players. Conditioning Drill 1. Girls form a wide circle 2. Each girl places a [...]
Indoor Softball Drills – Indoor Infield T-Ball Around
These are some of the indoor softball drills that we use that helps both hitting and fielding techniques. The objectives for this drill: Batter – line drives to infield, base running with fielders in the way; Fielders – base runner should not be able to get home before all throws are made. Indoor Infield T-Ball [...]
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