Softball Sliding Drills – Sliding Practice
Take a look at this submission from Mike. A great example of a softball sliding drill that can work with all age groups.
Fastpitch Softball Practice Drills – Lateral Shuffle
I got the inspiration for this coaching tip from Julie, a fastpitch softball coach for a group of 13 year olds. It includes some fresh ideas on fastpitch softball practice drills. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Softball Drills for Practice – Two Simple Drills
Rich came up with some great suggestions covering softball drills for practice. Keep ‘em coming!
Youth Softball Drills – Line Drives and Pop Ups
This idea on youth softball drills comes courtesy of Darin in MD.
Softball Drills for Girls
I received this suggestion on softball drills for girls from Shari in Nashville, TN.
Basic Softball Drills – Feet First, Head First
Good sliding technique is important, and this basic softball drill will reinforce the skills your players need to be better sliders.
Softball Catching Drills – Ricochet Drill
This softball catching drill is used to teach catchers to trust their protective equipment and to concentrate on the ball.
Softball Batting Drills – Right, Middle, Left Hitting
This softball batting drill will help players to learn to hit to any field when they need to. Hitting to opposite fields or other spots are key to good offensive output.
Softball Catcher Drills – Catcher’s Block Drill
Softball catchers must learn to effectively knock down errant pitches.
Drills for Softball – Dirt Ball
This drill for softball teaches softball players to react to a bad pitch when they are on base.
Softball Hitting Drills – Inside, Outside Hitting Drill
This is a great drill that is going to help players hit both inside and outside pitches with the same stride and form.
Softball Throw Out Play- Third Throw Out
One of the common softball throw out plays that needs to be made if from right field to third base. A runner on first base will try to beat the tag.
Softball Throws – Line Throw Relay Drill
This softball drill is going to work on the accuracy of your softball players’ throws.
Softball Infielder Drill- First then Plate Drill
You need to field an entire infield for this softball infielder drill. The coach will bat grounders to each position.
Softball Throwing Drill- The Star Drill
This softball throwing drill reinforces the need for quality throws in the infield.