More Signs & Hand Signals for Enhanced Communication!
Today, we are going to continue our discussion about a very important part of a softball practice: hand signs and hand signals. If you missed Part 1 of this series,
Timing The Lead for a Perfect Steal!
Timing The Lead The timing of your lead is dependent on the type of steal you are attempting. In today's video blog post, we highlight 2 different steal situations, and the
Hitting Drills using the Batting Tee
The batting tee is probably one of the most fundamental tools, but it's probably one of the most important tools that you have for softball conditioning. Today, we are spotlighting
Mastering Slap Hitting Mechanics
In today's article, we will be going over an introduction to slap hitting, including the feet work, arm position, ball placement, bunting, hard slap and soft slap. Slap Hitting Mechanics —
2 Effective Softball Indoor Defensive Drills
In today's blog post, we are talking about 2 effective indoor defensive drills that build trust between players and improve their throwing power. It is imperative that your defensive
Video: The Swim Throwing Drill
The Swim Drill is a great softball conditioning drill that can be used to work on achieving a proper arm swing when throwing. **For this drill, you want to place a
Speed Drills for Explosive Softball Power
Softball is a game of pure acceleration. You never hit top speed. The following speed drills will condition your players for speed and power on their runs — whether they
3 Effective Softball Drills For Outfielders!
In today's video blog post, we are talking about three important softball drills for developing more effective outfielders. 2 Ball Drill The purpose of this drill is to get the outfielder working
7 Techniques to Improve Your Softball Hitting & Bat Speed
In softball hitting, the grip is one of the most critical parts of a quick bat swing. And it's how you grip the bat, how tightly you grip the bat,
The #1 Mistake Hitters Make & Hitting Drills to Fix It!
Today, we are talking about the #1 mistake hitters make, and hitting drills you can incorporate to fix this common problem. But first I want to talk abut what causes a
Power Hitting: The Six Basic Hitting Drills
When it comes to hitting drills, there are six basic drills that make up the framework for all the others. While you may change small details depending on what that
Communication Drills for the Fly Ball
In today's video blog, we are talking about communication drills for working on your team defense, focusing on positioning and communication on the fly ball. 1st Base Fly Ball Communication Drill Focus: Dropping
Softball Pitching Part 2 – Body Rotation, Ball Release & Follow Through
Previously, in Part 1 of "Softball Pitching", we talked about basic softball pitching mechanics, including Grip, Pre-motion and Footwork. In Part 2 of "Softball Pitching", we are going to continue to
Softball Pitching Drills for All Ages
In today's video blog, you'll learn about 2 great pitching drills that work well for all aged players. One Knee Drill The one knee drill helps your players work on the concept
Softball Pitching Part 1 – Grip, Pre-motion & Footwork
Today, we're going to be going over some very basic softball pitching mechanics for your fastball, as well as other pitches. In Part 1, we will be talking
Hitting Mechanics – Developing a Short, Compact Swing
In order to have a short, compact swing through the zone, you have to understand hitting mechanics. In today's article, we break down the swing and discuss the important factors
Softball Catcher Plays – The Shift and Block
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
Video: Timing The Lead – Softball Coaching
Proper timing of your lead can be the difference between a successful run and an out. In today's video blog post, we are going to discuss softball coaching and timing