http://www.softball-spot.com Your ultimate source for unique, fun, & effective softball drills. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:59:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for [tag]fun softball drills[/tag] over the past few days.  Here are some ideas that one of my subscribers sent to me. From Nicole... Here are 2 of my girls favorite [tag]softball drills[/tag] to do. The first one we call The Box. Put 4 cones into a ... http://www.softball-spot.com/fun-softball-drills-the-box/361/ Michael, one of my subscribers, came up with some great suggestions for [tag]basic softball drills[/tag].  Keep ‘em coming! From Michael... Here are 2 [tag]softball drills[/tag] I like to do, either will work at any age. They both teach to be looking forward, as opposed to down for the [tag]softball[/tag]. 1) Put 5 or 6 ... http://www.softball-spot.com/basic-softball-drills-defensive-drills/360/ Take a look at this submission from Wes.  A creative idea for [tag]softball throwing drills[/tag] to use when forced inside to practice. This is one that can work with all age groups. From Wes… I have a [tag]softball drill[/tag] I use indoors when we can't get outside.  It is designed to help ... http://www.softball-spot.com/softball-throwing-drills-indoor-fielding-drill/359/ Looking for [tag]girls softball drills[/tag]?  You’ve come to the right place!  Try out this idea below and let me know how it goes for you. From Cindy… This is one of my team’s favorite [tag]softball drills[/tag]--works on base running and throwing.  Start with two teams. Team one is in the field, they will ... http://www.softball-spot.com/girls-softball-drills-two-team-defensive-drill/358/ These ideas for [tag]softball drills[/tag] and [tag]softball coach[/tag]ing tips are courtesy of two of my subscribers, Steve and Dan. Keep 'em coming! From Steve… Beginning [tag]softball throwing drill[/tag]: Start the players out on both knees around 10 yards apart. Keeping their elbow up, they throw getting back spin on each throw. After 25 ... http://www.softball-spot.com/softball-drills-knee-throw/357/ Special thanks to Danielle and Rebecca for sending these  in.  If you’re searching for [tag]softball coaching tips[/tag], give these a try! From Danielle... I am not sure what kinds of problems other [tag]softball team[/tag]s are having but my 16 under team's biggest problem is bunting. They think that if they get the ... http://www.softball-spot.com/softball-coaching-tips-bunting-and-catching/356/ Coming up with new ideas for [tag]girls softball coaching[/tag] can sometimes be a challenge.  Here’s a [tag]softball drill[/tag] that one of my subscribers sent to me.  Give this one a try to liven up your practice! From Frieda... I changed up one of your [tag]softball drills[/tag] and made it a game; my ... http://www.softball-spot.com/girls-softball-coaching-squad-competition/355/ This is a [tag]girls fastpitch softball drill[/tag] that one of my subscribers sent to me. Try this out with your players tonight! From Warren… A really cool [tag]softball drill[/tag] that has been working well for our team is the "catcher's toss". I put a [tag]softball[/tag] on home plate or where home plate should ... http://www.softball-spot.com/girls-fastpitch-softball-drill-catchers-toss/354/ I received these [tag]free softball youth practice drills[/tag] from Heather, one of my subscribers. I've included it here for you to try!  Keep 'em coming! From Heather… I am coaching a 9 and 10 year old [tag]softball[/tag] team and am new to the coaching bit although I have played softball for many ... http://www.softball-spot.com/free-softball-youth-practice-drills-playing-strategy/353/ One of my readers actually suggested this idea for [tag]defensive softball drills[/tag]. I’ve included it for you below. From Chris... One of our favorite [tag]softball drills[/tag] is  the "4 corner drill".  I have players at 4 corners base length apart (doesn't matter what position they play) then we throw counter clock wise ... http://www.softball-spot.com/defensive-softball-drills-4-corner-drill/352/