Tag: "softball fielding drills"
Softball Infielder Drill – Quick Hands
One of our everyday drills for infielders includes a drill we call “Quick Hands.” Players must concentrate, get the balls out of their gloves as quickly as possible, have good hand speed and quick release, and good footwork. Quick Hands This drill is done with a group of four or five. One person (the thrower) [...]
The 4 Corner Box Drill
I like to run the Box Drill but with my own twist—it’s kind of like the 4 corner drill set-up wise but rules of the game are slightly different. You can do this anywhere. The 4 Corner Box Drill Set up 4 players roughly 20′ apart from each other in shape of a square (they [...]
Softball Fielding Drill – Infield and Outfield Drill
A drill that I like to use is one that works great for infielders and outfielders alike. Softball Fielding Drill Break into two groups: the first player in line in group A takes two steps out then turns to face the next player in line. She then simulates that it is a hit to her [...]
Scrimmage Game Drill and The Diamond Drill
These are a couple of my favorite softball practice drills that I use regularly. The first one is a scrimmage game that we play the day before we have a game. It is a great motivator! The Diamond Drill keeps your entire team moving, is fast paced and works on all skills. I use it [...]
Softball Fielding Drill – 2 Group FIelding Drill
I use a fielding drill that puts 2 groups on the field. This drill really helped my teams the past few seasons. It helps with agility & quickness of transfer from catching to throwing, & making strong throws. 2 Group Fielding Drill 1 group is at shortstop (set a cone almost behind 2nd base) & [...]
Indoor Softball Drill – 4 in 1 Indoor Outfield Drill
This is a drill we use all season. It is great for early in the season since it is done indoors and weather often makes this our only alternative. The players love it and the improvement in fielding speaks for itself. 4 in 1 Indoor Outfield Drill Needed: Softballs, instant screen or sock net, two [...]
Fun Softball Drill – Outfield Throwing Competition
It is hard to keep a bunch of 13 yr olds on the same track during a travel season when their minds are traveling more than their bodies. This little “game” is one I picked up from another coach. It is an outfield throwing competition. Outfield Throwing Competition The girls form two teams, one in [...]
Catcher Drills for Base Stealing
Having been a catcher in my playing days, I know the need for hard accurate throws when runners steal. Unfortunately it is one accept of the game which is not practiced enough at Junior level, and I started doing this practice with my teams. Catcher Drills for Base Stealing Aim of the drill is to [...]
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