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Video: Organizing Practice with Defensive Progression

Video: Organizing Practice with Defensive Progression

During the above video, we’re going to talk about how to plan a softball practice using defensive progression. As a coach, when you’re working on the defensive game, the key is to go through a progression of drills during softball practice before you start actual game situation drills. Here’s the progression we recommend you use: [...]

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Softball Practice Drills to Get Your Players Quicker and More Explosive

Softball Practice Drills to Get Your Players Quicker and More Explosive

Today, we’re going to talk about some softball practice drills that will help to improve your players’ speed, getting them to be more explosive out on the field. Jump Rope Softball Practice Drill Jumping rope is great for teaching the quickness and athleticism that we need. Start with two foot jumps. Pull the toes up [...]

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Carioca Softball Drill

Softball Practice Drills to Improve Speed and Agility

Speed and agility: these are two skills that every successful softball player should have. The following softball practice drills are ideal for improving your players’ speed and agility and getting them ready to hit the field at full-speed on game day. Carioca Softball Practice Drill This carioca drill works on your player’s full range of [...]

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Softball Practice Drills for First Basemen

Softball Practice Drills for First Basemen

It’s always important to spend some time on softball practice drills designed especially for your various basemen. This blog post will focus on drills primarily for your girls who play first base. Ground Ball Series Softball Practice Drills During this first series of drills, your 1st baseman is going to work on fielding ground balls [...]

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Rundown

The Art of the Rundown – Secrets of an Infield Master

One drill that all infielders need to practice, as it can involve all of your outfielders is the rundown. It’s an easy out, and if your players understand the concept behind what the runner is trying to do, they should be able to execute no problem with a little practice. The Rundown Drill Anytime you’re [...]

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