Archive for July, 2011
Softball Practice Drills – Around the Horn, No Gloves, and Soft Toss Scrimmage
Here are some of my favorite softball practice drills that I save for the end of practice. These drills break up the routine, provide a lot of conditioning and review of fundamentals while being fun at the same time! Around the Horn one of my favorite drills at the end of practice is what we [...]
Softball Practice Plans – Situation Drill
I have always used a simple drill called Situation. We usually do this the last practice before games. It is a one of the key softball practice plans I use and it is an excellent warm up for them to get into “game mode”. Situation Drill You start with a full defense (pitcher included) and [...]
Softball Training Aids – Prop to Teach Proper Ground Ball Fielding
Here is an idea for softball training aids that is easy, inexpensive and best of all– IT WORKS! We use the following prop to teach our players how to properly field a ground ball out in front of their body. We have had tremendous success with this prop teaching proper body mechanics for fielding grounders. [...]
Youth Girls Softball – Gloves Off Drill, Recognition Drill & Ear Catch
When you’re coaching youth girls softball, you always need as many drills as possible to keep the practices fresh and hold the attention of your players. The drills below are simple, quick, effective and the kids love them. Gloves Off Drill It’s just what it says, gloves off. You can take ground balls, fly balls, [...]
Softball Fielding Drills – Reflex & Conditioning Drill
Here is one of the softball fielding drills we do. It gives the kids good exercise and reflex skills. It is an advanced drill that develops fielding speed and reflex while playing infield. Reflex & Conditioning Drill The way it works: The trainer will stand about five feet a way from the player holding ten [...]
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