The 4 Corner Box Drill
I like to run the Box Drill but with my own twist–it’s kind of like the 4 corner drill set-up wise but rules of the game are slightly different. You
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Softball Fielding Drill – Infield and Outfield Drill
A drill that I like to use is one that works great for infielders and outfielders alike. Softball Fielding Drill Break into two groups: the first player in line in group A
Barney Bop Softball Throwing Drill
There is a time to have some fun and still learn or polish some skills. I like to use the end of practice for a fun game that can create
Scrimmage Game Drill and The Diamond Drill
These are a couple of my favorite softball practice drills that I use regularly. The first one is a scrimmage game that we play the day before we have
Fun Softball Drills – Softball Sliding Drill
This drill is a favorite with all my players every year. This drill teaches the runners to keep their hands up to prevent broken fingers, etc. when sliding to a
Softball Fielding Drill – 2 Group FIelding Drill
I use a fielding drill that puts 2 groups on the field. This drill really helped my teams the past few seasons. It helps with agility & quickness of
Softball Practice Drills – 4 Corner Catch Drill
My drill is a 4 corner catch drill that all of my younger teams do at the start of every practice. Our emphasis is on close flips from one
Softball Relay Conditioning Drill
I have a relay drill that my players of all ages love. It works on fielding and conditioning at the same time. Best part is that the players
Outfield Softball Drills and Coaching Tip
I think the most neglected part of softball is outfield. We do conditioning drills first and then follow up with specific outfield practice drills. I also share a winning
Softball Warm Up Drill – The Infield Snake
This is my favorite warm up drill. I call it the Infield Snake. The goal is to complete the drill without missing a ball. This drill can also
Fun Softball Drill – Outfield Throwing Competition
It is hard to keep a bunch of 13 yr olds on the same track during a travel season when their minds are traveling more than their bodies. This little
Stations Softball Practice Plans
One of my favorite practice plans is to set up different stations around the field. You will need to split the team up into three sets of kids. 3
Softball Hitting Drills – Fence Drill & Plunger Hitting Drill
Teaching proper hitting techniques can be a challenge. Here are a couple of simple hitting drills that are very effective and the kids have fun doing them. Fence Drill A lot of
Softball Training Drill – Arm Warm up for Throwing and Catching
I always start training with a gentle jog around the bases in preparation for the training session. One session I do every week is the arm warm up for throwing
Ball Tracking & Softball Conditioning Drill
One of the drills I start off my practice with is a simple out field drill that gets the blood pumping and also works on tracking balls. Ball Tracking & Softball
Catcher Drills for Base Stealing
Having been a catcher in my playing days, I know the need for hard accurate throws when runners steal. Unfortunately it is one accept of the game which is not
Softball Skills and Drills – Four Corners Drill and Fielding Drill
With softball season starting, here are a couple of fun drills that will jump start your team. They are fast-paced including baserunning and fielding--skills you want your players to
How to Cure Softball Practice Boredom – Bandana Drill
I found my younger players getting quickly bored with some of our standard drills and they were making fundamental mistakes when just practicing throwing, catching and fielding exercises. We had