Archive for January, 2012
Softball Skills and Drills – Zig-Zag Drill
This is a fast paced softball drill that can be varied (during the drill) to stretch the better player and softened for the emerging player. I call it the Zig-Zag Drill and it is excellent for all softball skills and drills. Zig-Zag Drill Set-Up: Set three cones out that if connected with a line, it [...]
Softball Conditioning Drills – Warm Up & Conditioning Ideas
I coach at a middle school and I’m unable to get to the field exactly when the players are ready so they do these every day to start. These drills work great for handwork, glove work, footwork, technique, and conditioning. Warm Up Plan Two players lead the stretching, normal types of stretches. Next they start [...]
Softball Practice Drill – Last Man Standing OR The Buckner Drill
This is a softball drill we officially call “The Last Man Standing” 5 in a row, unofficially, we call it “The Buckner Drill” 5 in a row. The Last Man Standing OR The Buckner Drill The drill works like this: Place 2 cones 10-12 feet apart. The players all get in a line. The first [...]
Batting Practice for Softball
This drill is perfect for coaching the batter the basics of hitting the ball. Softball Batting Practice Drill 1. Grip: Players must be able to grip the bat properly. The bat grip resembles that of an axe. 2. The bat must be held across the base of the fingers. 3. Light pressure on bat is [...]
Softball Practice Drills – End of Practice Fun & Baserunning
One of my goals as a coach is to make sure I use fun softball practice drills. I always end a practice with a 15 minute fun game for the kids. While it is fun, it is also working on throwing, fielding, and moving in front of the ball. The Baserunning drill keeps them guessing [...]
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