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Softball Throwing Drills – The Diamond Drill

One of the softball throwing drills we use at the beginning of practice is called the Diamond Drill. It is meant to be fast paced and provides conditioning as well.

Fun Softball Drills – Backwards Softball

We all need some fun softball drills to liven up our softball practices mid season. The “It’s Not Natural Drill” aka “Backwards Softball” which is best used later in the season fits this category perfectly.

Softball Fielding Drills – Fielding & Throwing Technique

We do two softball fielding drills–One from 2nd base and one from short. This is a good drill to work on and locate the best low glove players.

High School Softball – 21 Drill

While coaching high school softball, we would always complete a defensive softball drill called “21″ the day before each game. It is a very simple concept in which you place the starting line-up on the field to begin the first inning.

Fast Pitch Softball Fielding Drills

I’ve gotten a whole bunch of ideas for fast pitch softball fielding drills over the past few days. Here are two for you to try out with your teams.