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Youth Softball Practice Drills – Timed Throwing Drills and End of Practice FUN!
Here are a couple of drills that we like to do in practice. The first one is a timed drill that works on throwing and sprinting to the base. We do the second drill at the end of practice for some fun time for the players. Timed Throwing Drill We use a stop watch for [...]
Barney Bop Softball Throwing Drill
There is a time to have some fun and still learn or polish some skills. I like to use the end of practice for a fun game that can create some team bonding while still focusing on softball fundamentals. Barney Bop Throwing Drill One of the best games I have used is called “Barney Bop”. [...]
Youth Softball Outfield Drill
This youth softball drill is for outfield throwing to home. The goal is to teach the kids not to rainbow the ball to home, to throw at cutoff’s head at all times, throw on a line. Youth Softball Outfield Drill First, place a bucket at home plate ( upright or lay it down, does not [...]
Softball Hitting Mechanics – Developing A Short, Compact Swing [VIDEO]
Here’s a great video clip from 11-time NCAA champion Sue Enquist. She explains her approach for teaching the “Swing” phase of hitting mechanics – something she calls “Phase 3.” Check out the complete Softball Hitting Mechanics online clinic if you’d like to see the full 48 minute video. Here’s a quick summary of how she [...]
Youth Softball Drills – T-Ball Throwing Drill
Here are the summarized steps I go through with teaching my T-ball kids who are just getting started on the fundamentals of throwing. Give these a try with your young players and they will have a great foundation for the sport. T-Ball Throwing Drill Group Knee Position – Throwing & Catching (All Kids) 10 min [...]
Youth Girls Softball – Learn the Bases & Nerf Ball Drill
I have a hard time getting my little ones to run the bases correctly. This seems like something elementary and every softball player should know but it was really hard for my 4 year old girls to comprehend this. So, I started a very simple drill that turned out to be very effective. Learn the [...]
Youth Softball Practice Drills – Face the Base & Fielding & Hitting Drill
Try these two youth softball practice drills to help you assess your players skills at the start of the season and then to help them with their fielding and throwing skills in a short 15 minute drill.The first drill is a throwing drill that I use to assess my team. I call it Face the [...]
Youth Softball Coaching – Running 1 through 4
This is one of my favorites for youth softball coaching and I don’t see other teams doing in our league. It is a simple baserunning drill that I call “Running 1 through 4″. This is also a great conditioning and teamwork drill. Give it a try. Running 1 through 4 Two lines down at home [...]
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