Softball Throwing Drills – Throw the Ball
Randy sent this one to me last week. A great example of softball throwing driils that don’t require a coaching PhD to figure out.
Girls Softball
Beginning Softball Drills – Lite Flight Helmet Drill
Randy in Worcester emailed me looking for advice on beginning softball drills. Here are two drills that Shawn sent in.
Softball Outfield Drills – Simulated Throws
One of the biggest areas that coaches neglect are softball outfield drills. Read below for two great suggestions on this topic from Bill and from Jon.
Girls Softball Drills – Wildcat
These are some of the girls softball drills sent in by Larry and by Vicki. Try them out with your team tonight
Drills Softball – Relay
Donna wrote us and suggested this idea for drills softball. I’ve included it for you below.
Beginner Softball Drills – Cookie Jar Drill
Here is one of my favorite beginner softball drills I created to a) teach and b) make it fun (obviously pick whichever you prefer if you decide to use).
Beginner Softball Drills – Game of Guts
Beginner softball drills used to be one of the biggest weaknesses in my repertoire. But I was able to turn it around by using this idea sent in by Steve.
Softball Fielding Drills – Range Drill
Last week, I sent out a request for my newsletter subscribers to send in their best softball fielding drills. Check out this one below!
Softball Pitching Drills – Hit the Bucket
I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for softball pitching drills over the past few days. Here are two ideas sent in by Ed that I use with my softball team regularly.
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 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.