Softball Throwing Drills – Three in One Drill
This is one of the softball throwing drills we use. I call this my three in one softball drill. It is a fun way for the players to work on throwing, hitting the cut off, and hitting and running.
Softball Drills – Competition Relay Drill
Here is one of my favorite softball drills for conditioning, quick release, accurate throws, correct position for receiving the ball, and competition, all in one drill: the competition relay drill.
Softball Practice Ideas – Cut Off Drill
I am always searching for new softball practice ideas on how to teach and show kids how to play the game. One softball drill I use is a cut off drill that involves the whole softball team.
Softball Coaching Tips – Motivation and Competition
Our team hosted a softball tournament and had to play a softball team that kicked their butt earlier on in the year. I used the following softball coaching tips and the results were amazing!
Softball Practice Drills – Quick Decisions Under Pressure
These softball practice drills are good for a pressure situation and then for gathering and making a quick decision. It’s the quick decision that I think brings greater value. This softball drill works great outdoors or indoors.
Girls Softball Outfield Drills
Coming up with fresh ideas for softball outfield drills can be challenging. Try this softball drill using a pitching machine. You can cover a lot of situations this way and your players will definitely benefit.
Softball Throwing Drills – Flamingo Drill
This is a pretty cool softball drill I learned form one of my assistant softball coaches. The focus of these softball throwing drills is to teach the players to learn to transfer their weight when hitting and throwing. We call it the Flamingo Drill.
Softball Practice Ideas – End of Practice Game
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Drills for Girls Softball – THE LINE DRILL
This one of my favorite drills for girls softball. My kids love this drill, especially when I turn it into a race. When I add the stop watch they love it even more.
Coaching Softball – Communication with Parents and Players
These are a few thoughts that anyone coaching softball should keep in mind for dealing with parents and players behavior. These apply to your softball practices and games.
Softball Coaching Tips – Building Teamwork
Building team unity was one of my off season priorities as a softball coach. This is one of my favorite softball coaching tips that I use to bring a little fun and team building during warmups.
Softball Practice Plans – 6 Outs
Try these softball practice plans at the end of softball practice. We call this 6 Outs. This is a challenging softball drill but you'll find that your players love it!
Softball Drills – Pick Up Drill Relay
One of the softball drills I always use is a softball drill to teach the players to center themselves over a stationary ball. We usually do this for the best 2 out of 3. We call it our "Pick up drill".
Softball Practice Drills – Throwing and Fielding Drills
Here are 2 softball practice drills that work great for all ages, especially high school teams.
Girls Softball Drills – The Star Drill
This is one of my favorite girls softball drills. We call this drill the "Star Drill" in our softball practices.
Softball Coaching Tips – Building Team Spirit
Here are a few softball coaching tips that were helpful to help build team camaraderie. I had 14 girls on my 6-9 grade team; this only worked when we had a full roster at practice.
Coaching Girls Softball – 3rd Base Steal
I have a drill that has worked well for my players since coaching girls softball. It helps them in their decisions to steal 3rd base.
Fastpitch Softball Practice – Perfect Innings
I am a big fan of Cindy Bristow and her philosophy of "competition" in practice as well as, "practicing for games." I use her ideas in my fastpitch softball practice and see immediate performance improvements.