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Free Softball Drills – Back to Basics
A couple of things I work on is with the theme of “back to the basics” which we all need. Try these free softball drills to help your team with the basics. You’ll like the results. The Swing This drill is for getting the turn into the swing.Use a “T” for this batting drill. [...]
Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Importance of Glove Positioning
Here are a couple of my favorite coaching tips for softball that I have had to use to try to teach young players or beginners how to hold their glove when catching the ball in different positions, and different sides around their body. Glove Positions I start with simple positions: over the left shoulder, below [...]
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 [...]
Softball Fielding Drills – Soft Hands Drill
Here are ideas for softball fielding drills that won’t break the team budget to try. It is a way to develop “soft hands” infielding without spending a fortune. I call it the “poor man’s soft hands glove” drill. I’ve seen the flat fielding gloves in stores at extreme prices. So I went to the nearest [...]
Coaching Softball – Positive Feedback & Competition
Since I’ve been coaching softball for a number of years, I have some favorite ideas on coaching strategies and drills that are time tested AND work well. Try these tips with your team and see how they improve your team.
Free Softball Drills – Catching & Fielding Drills
I have a very young group of players, some even 5 yrs old. I like running stations since the younger ones have a short tension span. I use these free softball drills to begin our practice. First, I use the Alligator drill. It works well for anyone on the team but especially the younger ones. [...]
Softball Conditioning Drills – Baserunning Drill
These softball conditioning drills are dual purpose–conditioning and base running. You will see rapid improvements in your players after implementing these at your softball practices.
Free Softball Practice Drills – Catchers, Baserunners, and Pitchers
If you’re looking for ideas for free softball practice drills to use with your team, try the drills below. They work on catchers, base running and pitchers–something for everyone.
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