Free Softball Drills – Expect Anything Drill

I receive many requests for free softball drills from coaches around the world. I’ve included a softball drill and a softball coaching tip below that are quick to implement and the rewards on improved skills make them special. Give them a try!

Expect Anything Drill-—have girls form a line about 30 or 40 feet from a softball coach. Instruct them to sprint (one at a time) towards the coach and the coach is to throw anything at them as they approach (line drive, pop up, ground ball, etc.).

A good softball coaching tip that sometimes goes overlooked–have the baserunners leave late from third base (when the softball is halfway to home plate) for three reasons:
#1) so she never gets called out at third for leaving early;
#2) so she doesn’t get picked off at third;
#3) so if there is contact, the baserunner doesn’t have to lead, stop, gather momentum and head home. She just sees that the ball is down, and advances to score.

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