Fence Fly
Purpose To practice catching balls near stationary objects such as fences or dugouts Set Up Players form a single file line in foul territory 10 feet from a fence with their gloves
Softball Fielding Drills
Trash Can Relay
Purpose To help improve throwing accuracy and ability to get a ball from outfield to the infield. Set Up Divide players into two teams. Position one team in a line in right
Ground Ball Face Off
Purpose To prepare players to field ground balls and immediately follow with a quick throw. Set Up Divide team into two single file lines that are facing each other about 20-30 feet
Forehand with Long Throw Drill
Purpose Teaches players the importance of visualization when it comes to hitting. Set Up Player lines up in ready position at short stop or third base Instructions Coach rolls the ball to the
Bobble Ball Drill
Purpose This drill teaches players to pick the ball up with the bare hand, which will save 1-2 seconds on the player’s throw. Set Up Player lines up in outfield. Instructions Coach throws
Throwing and Catching with the Glove
Purpose This drill is all about exercising the proper fundamentals of throwing and catching with a glove. Set Up Players stand approximately 15-20 feet apart Instructions Players throw the ball back and forth
One Knee Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front. Set Up Players line up in outfield. Instructions Coach slowly rolls the ball to
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
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
“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