Outfield Fly Ball Defense
In this drill, the coach hits fly balls to outfielders in order to gain practice in fielding fly balls.
Softball Fielding Drills
Triangle Pivot
Players will stand about 10 feet away from each other in the shape of a triangle, and work on their catch, pivot and throw in this drill.
Roll & Go Drill
Players get to practice their throwing, catching, pivoting and hand-eye coordination in this game-situation drill.
The Slice Drill
Outfielders work on fielding a ball that is slicing away from them in this fundamental drill.
Shoestring Catch
Outfielders work on making the shoestring catch on balls hit in front of them in this fielding drill.
Backhand Drill
This is a great drill to practice fielding the ball with a backhanded catch - a critical defensive skill all infielders must master!
Line Drive Drill
Outfielders work on catching the line drive and then transferring their weight toward the target in this drill.
Blind Pivot Drill
Outfielders practice taking their eyes off the ball and switching their view to the opposite shoulder in this fielding drill.
Drop Step with Ball Fielding Drill
This is a great drill that covers the proper mechanics for drop stepping with the ball when fielding.
Forehand with Long Throw Drill
This fundamental drill teaches players the importance of visualization when it comes to hitting.
Trash Can Relay
Help improve throwing accuracy and ability to get a ball from outfield to the infield with this great drill!
Half Field Game (Left Side)
This game uses only the left side of the field (from the second baseman’s fielding position to the left field foul line) to set up specific baserunning and fielding situations for your team to practice.
One Knee Fielding Drill
This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front.
Dive Drill
Fielders learn to make a diving catch from a kneeling position, then progress to more difficult dives in this fundamental drill.
Top 5 At-Home Softball Drills
Looking for at-home softball drills? Here are our top 5. Each one can be done in your back yard or even indoors, solo or with a partner.