Pitching Drill: The Drop Ball from the Mound
In today's video blog post, we are continuing to work on the Drop Ball Pitch, and throwing full out from the mound. In this pitching drill, your pitchers will work
coaching youth softball
Softball Pitcher Conditioning: Working In Sets
In today's video blog post, we are talking a little bit about a great tool that you can use with the young kids. It's called “Working In Sets”, and working
Softball Defense for 1st Base
Softball Defense for 1st Base One of the things that often happens at first base is that the player will stretch for the ball before it is even released. You know
Fence Drill for Softball Fielding
Fence Drill for Softball Fielding The Fence Drill is an excellent softball fielding drill that you can use to get your players used to taking and striding out, and then releasing
Softball Baserunning: Leaving Second
Baserunning Essentials: Leaving Second Whenever you get to second base, think “Score”. Your lead needs to be such that you have ample opportunity to take two bases. When leaving second base, you
Softball Baserunning: Run and Check from 1st Base
Today, we continue our softball baserunning discussion with a quick exercise called “Run and Check from 1st Base”. Softball Baserunning: Run and Check from 1st Base The most important thing for your
Softball Baserunning: Learning To Slide
In today's video blog post, we are talking about baserunning and the importance of sliding. I'll also share some fantastic slide conditioning baserunning exercises that you can incorporpate into your
The Drop Curve Pitching Drill
In today's video blog post, we are breaking down the "Drop Curve" pitch, and demonstrating an excellent pitching drill for working on this tough pitch! The Drop Curve Pitching Drill The Drop
½ Swing Pitching Drill (with weighted ball)
½ Swing Pitching Drill (with weighted ball) In today's video blog post, we are breaking down an excellent pitching drill called the " ½ Swing Pitching Drill". Using a
Softball Defense & Double Plays from Second Base
In today's video blog post, we are breaking down the double play, and demonstrating some specific mechanics that will give your team a killer softball defense! Softball Defense & Double
“A Step and a Dive” Baserunning Drill plus Tips on How To Dive Safely!
When we take these leads off the base, suppose the batter does not hit the ball and we find the catcher sitting down at home plate with the ball. The
Hitting Drills for Different Hitting Styles: Part 1
Hitting Drills for Different Hitting Styles: Part 1 Each athlete is going to have a different swing style, and there are certain hitting drills that can be used with these different
Baserunning Drills for Softball: Leaving Home
There is one element of the game that every player has to execute, and that is after the hit, leaving home plate and progressing to first plate. We want to
Softball Fielding: The Foul Ball and Three Man Relay Fielding Drill
In today's video blog post, we are featuring 2 excellent fielding drills. The first focuses on fielding the foul ball, and the second focuses on a great 3 man relay
Pre-Pitch Motion Pitching Mechanics
The mechanical actions you take in your pre-pitch motion will determine the momentum you build for your pitch. In today's video blog post, we break down the the elements you
The Importance of Outfielders – An Infield Reaction Drill
Depending on what level of play you're in, you really need to emphasize the importance of outfielders. In today's video blog post, I am going to share with you a
Outfield Conditioning & Backing Up The Throw
Outfield Conditioning & Backing Up The Throw In today's video blog post on outfield conditioning, we are talking about backing up the throw. Corner fielders, left fielders and right fielders, particularly
Softball Pitching and Breaking Down the Open Position
Softball Pitching and Breaking Down the Open Position Their glove is pointed straight at the target, with the arm a little above their head. The right leg comes in, not closing too