Softball Outfield Drills – Number Drill
One of the biggest areas that coaches neglect is softball outfield drills. Read below for a great suggestion from Jon on this topic:
Softball Skills and Drills – Rapid Fire Drill
I’m often asked for advice on softball skills and drills. Here’s a simple coaching tip from Ken that will pay huge dividends with your team.
How to Softball – Running Technique
This idea for a how to softball running drill was sent in by Keith. It has become a personal favorite.
Softball Fast Pitch – Full Out Drill
I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for softball fast pitch drills over the past few days. Here’s an idea sent in by John that I use regularly.
Youth Softball Practice Drills – New Pitcher Drills
This idea on youth softball practice drills comes courtesy of Noah.
Fastpitch Softball Drills – Step and Look Drill
I find that the traditional wisdom on fastpitch softball drills is a bit stale. Here’s an idea from Barb that has livened things up quite a bit in my practices.
Little League Softball – Batting Mat and Two Ball Drill
Kevin and Jeff came up with some great suggestions covering little league softball drills. Keep ‘em coming!
Softball Drills for Beginners – Everydays and Batting Drills
Last week, I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their best softball drills for beginners. Check out these drills below from Darek, Linda, and Jeff (very creative!).
Slowpitch Softball Drills – Drills to Improve Skills
Here is my contribution to the coaches for slowpitch softball drills and "drills to improve skills". One of the most difficult areas to teach infielders and outfielders is on how to dropstep and catch the ball over their left or right shoulder. This softball drill is simple and easily referred to as the "over the shoulder football catch".
Softball Outfield Drills – Two Hands Fielding
Looking for softball outfield drills? You’ve come to the right place! Try out this idea below sent in by Frank and let me know how it goes for you.
Slow Pitch Softball Drills – The Gauntlet
Coming up with new ideas for slow pitch softball drills can sometimes be a challenge. Here’s a drill that Joe sent in. He calls it "The Gauntlet".
Indoor Softball Drills – Five Ball Relay Race
Christopher in Ontario, Canada emailed me to ask about indoor softball drills. I copied and pasted this response from Jim.
Softball Tips and Drills – Backwards Ball
I got the inspiration for this coaching tip from Deanna. It includes some fresh ideas on softball tips and drills. Try them out and let me know what you think!
Softball Team Drills – Circle Drill
Special thanks to Todd for sending this one in. If you’ve every struggled with softball team drills, you MUST try this out!
Softball Conditioning Drills – Run the Bases
Take a look at this submission from Mark. A great example of softball conditioning drills that can work with all age groups.
Fastpitch Drills – Fastpitch Softball Hitting
I received this suggestion on fastpitch drills from Jim.
Girls Softball Practice Drills – Running Relay
I heard about this softball drill from Zach. It relates to girls softball practice drills and includes a great idea you can begin using with your team right away.
Softball Throwing Drills – Throw the Ball
Randy sent this one to me last week. A great example of softball throwing driils that don’t require a coaching PhD to figure out.