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...
Tennis Ball Catch
Purpose Develops quickness and agility out of the batter’s box Set Up You can run this drill in the infield, or set up a home plate and first base in the outfield the...
Swing and Sprint
Purpose Helps players learn to get out of the box quickly, emphasizing the acceleration phase of the sprint to first Set Up You can run this drill in the infield, or set up a...
Rapid Fire Soft Toss
Purpose To improve bat speed, hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Set Up For younger teams, assign a coach or parent to each player, who will act as the tosser. Older...
Learn To Slide
Purpose Teaches players how to execute a safe bent-leg slide with proper technique, starting with the basics. Set Up You can do this drill in the infield or set up in any...
Softball Golf
Purpose To help improve throwing strength Set Up Group your players into pairs based on similar throwing/catching abilities. All players should have a glove, and one player in...
“Coach Knockout” Hitting Drill
Purpose A fun drill for younger kids. helps them drive the ball hard up the middle Set Up Coach puts on full protective catcher gear and sits on a chair 15-20 feet from home...
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...
Knee Pinch Drill
Purpose Helps prevent overstriding, while improving balance, rhythm and timing Set Up Place a batting tee and a ball directly over the plate. The batter sets up inher normal...
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...
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...
Underhand Toss Drill
Purpose Helps batter swing smoothly and drive the ball. Set Up Player stands at plate or in front of net. Coach stands in front of the player and at a 45 degree or greater...
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...
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...
Quick Hands Drill
Purpose This drill is all about learning to get into the throwing position as quickly as possible. Set Up Players sit on the ground with legs spread open. Instructions Each...
One Hand Hitting Drill
Purpose This drill helps the player develop a short, quick, compact swing. Set Up Player kneels beside tee in front of net. Instructions 1. Coach places ball on tee and player...
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...
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...