Softball Practice Drill – Last Man Standing OR The Buckner Drill
This is a softball drill we officially call "The Last Man Standing" 5 in a row, unofficially, we call it "The Buckner Drill" 5 in a row. The Last Man Standing
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Softball Practice Drills – End of Practice Fun & Baserunning
One of my goals as a coach is to make sure I use fun softball practice drills. I always end a practice with a 15 minute fun game for
Fun Softball Drills – Fly Ball Pop Up Drill
One drill we do often in practice for my 10-12 year old team is a fly ball/pop up drill. This drill works on their coordination and technique on how to
Softball Teamwork – Red Rover
We use a drill we call Red Rover. It teaches them to work as a team and the importance of backing each other up. It's a lot of fun
Softball Practice Drills – Bucket of Balls
If you’re looking to liven up your practice and get the competitive juices flowing, give this drill a try. I call it Bucket of Balls. It will become
Statue Throwing Drill
Nothing wild here, but a slight take off on your "Show the Ball" drill that worked well with my team was incorporating it into a game of "Statue". Statue Throwing Drill When
Softball Baserunning Drill – Pickle Drill
In just my second season of coaching softball, I found that the kids loved the drill called Pickle. It helps the kids learn to throw and catch since they
Fun Softball Drills – Coach Says Drill
This is a twist to one of the popular ideas for "show me the ball" , "invisible bat", and "coach says". I have actually combined these into one exercise/drill
Coaching Fundamentals Softball – Baserunning Drill
Here is a baserunning drill I created for my 8U girls team. It is designed for younger players to help reinforce the concept of running through first base (and
Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Hula Hoops, Eggs, & Glove Side
Try these good coaching tips for softball. These are some of my favorite that I use with my rookie player for sure. It never hurts the "seasoned" ones
Youth Softball Drills – Nerf Ball Catch and Foam Bat Hitting Drill
Let’s face it, coaching youth softball has it’s own set of challenges. Playing catch is an advanced skill for the vast majority of 5 and 6 year olds. Helping them
Softball Hitting Drill – Bunt Game for All Levels
I use this softball hitting drill for all levels from beginners thru high school.It is a fun way to learn bunting as well as quick hands for the infielders. Bunt Game,
Softball Practice Drills for Girls – Game Action Drill & Coordination Drill
If you're looking for fun and effective softball practice drills for girls, try these two. Your players will love them and improve their skills while having fun. Game Action Drill Here
Youth Softball Drills – T-Ball Baserunning and Sliding Drill
Working with younger players requires fast-paced and, most important, fun drills. Use these youth softball drills with your younger players to give them the foundation they need. T-Ball Baserunning Drill I
Coaching Youth Softball – Barney Softball
This is one of those softball practice games that will grab the attention of your younger players, keep them motivated AND at the same time work on building their skills. Barney
Fun Softball Drills – Tennis 500
I've found that all of the teams that I have coached (8yr olds through 12 yr olds) have enjoyed a game called Tennis 500. Basically, this is one of
Softball Batting Drills – Bunting Drill Game & Batting Cage Practice
Try these two softball batting drills to improve your players batting skills. I have used both of these now and noted marked improvement throughout the season. Bunting Drill Game This is
Fun Softball Drills – Throws Under Pressure & Knockout
I have two fun softball drills to try. The first one is a softball throwing drill that I like regarding accurate throws under pressure and the other is