Stance with Glove Out Front
Purpose This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front. Set Up Drill can be done anywhere on field. Coach places cones inside
Softball Fielding Drills
Charge Ball Drill
Purpose This drill simulates a play when the game is on the line. There is no time to catch the ball two-handed. Player must field the ball onehanded to the side of
Ground Ball Series
Purpose Works on fielding and fielding mechanics. Set Up You can put players at their regular positions or you can use two lines. One line would be for corner fielders and pitchers,
Outfield Fundamentals
Outfield Ready Position Fly Ball Catching & Throwing Technique Ground Ball Fielding Technique
Relay Drill for Fielding
Purpose Outfielders practice throwing to the relay person after a ball gets past them. Set Up Outfielder lines up about 5 yards from the outfield fence. A coach stands on the edge
Blind Drill for Fielding
Purpose This drill helps fielders quickly locate a fly ball ball in the air and get a good jump on it. Stresses good communication among the outfielders. Set Up Player and coach
Barehand Drill with Softieballs
Purpose Outfielder works on seeing the ball into her glove (or glove hand in this case). Set Up Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open space. Instructions Coach throws
Run Through The Catch Fielding Drill
Purpose Outfielders learn to run through the catch to properly transfer to the throw. Set Up Set two cones approximately 3 yards apart, and a target 15-20 yards away. Coach and player
Short Pop Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill works on improving a player's foot quickness when a ball is hit behind him. Focus on avoiding unnecessary steps in order to reach the ball as quickly as
“Find The Fence†Softball Fielding Drill
You should ensure that your outfielders are comfortable playing the fence. Maybe they're playing a foul ball fence, or maybe they're playing a home run fence. But how do they
3 Softball Fielding Drills to Master Lateral Movement!
When working on softball fielding techniques, it’s important to include drills that work on lateral movement and pushing your fielders to the left or right. This is a great skill
3 Fantastic Catcher Drills for Softball!
Even for the fan that walks up and watches a fast pitch softball game for the very first time, it’s easy to see how important the catcher is. What seems
4 Corner Catch & Throw Drill
Drill Type: Catch & Throw Drill Purpose This multi-skill defensive drill teaches players many skills within the same drill! Flat mitts are recommended, but you can do this drill with regular mitts
Softball Catcher “Power Pack” for Skill Development!
Even for the fan that walks up and watches a fast pitch softball game for the very first time, it’s easy to see how important the softball catcher is. What
The “Relay” Throwing Drill
Drill Type: Throwing Drill Purpose: This is a simple throwing drill that is great for improving arm strength and assessing your best outfield throwers. Set Up: You can either have your entire infields
The Shovel Pass for Softball Defense
Practicing specific situations and teaching players what the appropriate reaction should be in that situation, can make all the difference between having a decent softball defense and a great one!Â
Small Glove & Small Ball Training for Fielding Defense
When fielding, most softball players use an 11 ¼ glove to a 13 inch glove, depending on the position that you play. With our small glove training, we can focus
Building A Strong Fielding Stance
This is a great fielding stance drill that helps your players work on establishing a good athletic base and fielding the ball out in front. Set Up Note: Not all players