Tag: "softball skills and drills"

Softball Skills and Drills – Zig-Zag Drill

This is a fast paced softball drill that can be varied (during the drill) to stretch the better player and softened for the emerging player.  I call it the Zig-Zag Drill and it is excellent for all softball skills and drills. Zig-Zag Drill Set-Up: Set three cones out that if connected with a line, it [...]

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Softball Skills and Drills – Two In One Drill

Softball Skills and Drills – Two In One Drill

The most worthwhile drill I do with my players is working on two things at once: 1. How to pick up a bunt correctly, and 2. How to pick up a dead ball correctly.  If you’re working on softball skills and drills you can’t find a better drill than this! I teach my girls to [...]

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Softball Skills and Drills – Infield Loop Drill

Softball Skills and Drills – Infield Loop Drill

One of my favorite softball drills, while perhaps not unique, is an infield loop drill.  This drill combines balance, footwork, glove work, throwing and conditioning into a single drill. Infield Loop Drill  Drill starts with players at 1st, home and 3rd and a ball in the pitcher’s circle.  Coach hits a ground ball to 3rd [...]

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Softball Skills and Drills – Around the Horn Drill

Softball Skills and Drills – Around the Horn Drill

Something that has got all my kids playing and practicing each position and understanding what each player does I simply call “around the horn”.  I picked it up from an older coach to give each player practice at all positions. Around the Horn Drill We practice this drill a few times and then as we [...]

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Softball Practice Drills – NOW Drill and Squish the Bug

Softball Practice Drills – NOW Drill and Squish the Bug

If you’re looking for softball practice drills, try these.  The NOW Drill helps read and reaction for players as well as a new twist for infield practice. The Squish the Bug drill will help them learn how to use their entire body in their swing and not just use their upper body.  These make practices [...]

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