Coaching Fastpitch Softball – Outfield Drill
I received this suggestion on coaching fastpitch softball from Jamie. Try this outfield softball drill at your next practice. Keep them coming!
Softball Coaching
Coaching Softball for Dummies
Here’s an idea from Frank that has livened things up quite a bit in my practices. Don't let the phrase coaching softball for dummies mislead you. You'll see immediate results!
Fastpitch Softball Coaching Tip – Listen and Learn
Many coaches struggle with poor performance and improving morale. Here is one suggestion that Frank sent in. Even though this is a fastpitch softball coaching tip it applies to all softball coaches.
Fastpitch Softball Throwing Drills
Softball is a sport that you cannot survive in if you're not good at throwing. This is an essential skill for the game. Some people are under the impression that only a pitcher needs to know how to throw. It is vital that you make sure that your entire team gets practice throwing. You need to load your practices with lots of softball throwing drills.
Fun Softball Practice Drills
Practice sounds as much of a chore as homework, but it be fun. Just use fun softball practice drills your players really enjoy – and have a happy winning team!
Softball Coaching Drills
In my softball playing days as a young child, I always resented being stuck in the outfield because my coach did not sufficiently emphasize the importance of a strong outfield. So I picked daisies from the grass, missing numerous power hits and pop-flies instead of developing the skills and mental discipline required of a successful outfielder. Had my coach run some of these softball coaching drills at practice, maybe I would have developed into an outstanding outfielder, which is a crucial element of any winning team.
Teaching Softball Drills To Kids
Everything can be done better with practice. Softball is no exception. But the question becomes what are some of the best ways to make sure that players are getting the most out of their practice? One of the best ways for a softball team to become stronger is through teaching softball drills. These drills will teach players how to react to different common occurrences on the softball field. But then another question arises. What kind of drills should softball players do? A million different things can happen during a softball game. So the question becomes what are the right kinds of drills that coaches should go through with their players?
Indoor Softball Drills
Dreary weather in the off-season, pre-season, and early season doesn't mean you can't have players practice. Being indoors might limit some activities, but it can certainly be a fun environment. Use the following drills to brighten the coldest or wettest day.
Softball Coaching Jobs – Maintaining Motivation
One of the more challenging duties of softball coaching jobs is maintaining motivation and concentration of your softball players. Try these two ideas sent in by John and by Todd.
Softball Coaching Clinic – Toss Machine Drill
I got the inspiration for this coaching tip from Ed while at a softball coaching clinic. Try it out and let me know what you think about this softball drill!
Softball Coaching Resources – Batting T
This is a softball drill sent to me from Wout using one of the softball coaching resources, a batting T, for great results. Try this with your team tonight!
Softball Coaching Philosophy – Batting Drill
One of my readers, Jim, suggested this idea using his softball coaching philosophy for a better batting drill. I’ve included it for you below.
Softball Coaching Clinics -Speed Kills
I find that the traditional wisdom on how to steal bases is a bit stale. Here’s an idea from Todd that can be used in your softball practices and softball coaching clinics.
Softball Coaching Philosophy – Outfield Drills
Todd sent his softball coaching philosophy and gave these suggestions for outfield drills. Keep ‘em coming!
Softball Coaching Strategies – Three Zone Drill
I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their best softball coaching strategies. Check out this one that Ray sent in (very creative!).
Softball Team Drills – Baserunning and Hitting
These ideas on softball team drills come courtesy of John and Eugene. Give them a try at your next practice!
Softball Coaching Techniques – Hitting Skills
Take a look at these submissions from Steve and David. Great examples of softball coaching techniques that can work with all age groups.
Fast Pitch Coaching Tips – Speed Drills
Fast pitch coaching tips used to be a big weakness in my repertoire. But I was able to turn it around by using this idea sent in by Len.