Category: Softball Hitting Drills
Softball Hitting Drill – The Hit Stick Warm Up Drill
One of the best drills for hitting that I have found show immediate results is using a “hit stick”. I know this is not new, but the big difference I found is that if you make this part of a batter’s preparation during games it totally changes how well they do when they are up [...]
Softball Batting Drills – Soft Toss Batting Practice
I change the angle of the tosser to simulate different pitches. These softball batting drills really makes the hitter tuck her shoulder and hips and load her hands while focusing on the ball. Soft Toss Batting Practice I have the tossers kneel about five feet away from the hitter while keeping back three feet behind [...]
Softball Hitting Drills – Going for the Points
This is the one of the softball hitting drills our kids love the most; we call it “Going for the Points”. It teaches aggressiveness and confidence at the plate and that, if it is a strike, you need to be swinging. This works equally well for softball and baseball. Going for the Points Put [...]
Softball Hitting Drill – Bunt Game for All Levels
I use this softball hitting drill for all levels from beginners thru high school.It is a fun way to learn bunting as well as quick hands for the infielders. Bunt Game, Tourney Style! Split up the kids into teams of 3 Use throw down base to make 4-5 “fields” in the outfield. I make the [...]
Softball Free Drills and Practice Games – Rag Ball Junk Ball Hitting and Round the Horn Drill
Try these softball free drills and practice games with your teams. They are an easy way to liven up your practices, work on skills and most of all, have fun. These two I use them for hitting and for fielding. The hitting drill I call Rag Ball/Junk Ball Hitting. My favorite drill for fielding is [...]
Softball Batting Drills – Bunting Drill Game & Batting Cage Practice
Try these two softball batting drills to improve your players batting skills. I have used both of these now and noted marked improvement throughout the season. Bunting Drill Game This is one of my favorites and the ladies seem to enjoy it a lot. I usually do this towards the end of practice. Once they [...]
Softball Hitting Drills – Candy Bar Drill
Try these softball hitting drills with your team. They work best with players generally age 9 – 16. The Candy Bar drill rewards all players, but “winners” get first choice as incentive to improve. It helps them develop the skill of being able to toss up ball properly, develop a quick swing, and hit hard [...]
Softball Hitting Drills – Hitting BASICS!
I have been coaching for a number of years and recently had an opportunity to work with a 6U team. Much to my surprise, the advanced team that I am coaching is now benefiting greatly with these softball hitting drills. How? BASICS!!! Hitting BASICS Hitting is critical for every team, no matter what age. Don’t [...]
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