Girls Softball Practice – Short Hop Drill
This is one of my practice drills we do a lot especially if we have several errors where the ball goes under our glove in a game or during practice.
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Softball Skills and Drills – Infield Loop Drill
One of my favorite softball drills, while perhaps not unique, is an infield loop drill. This drill combines balance, footwork, glove work, throwing and conditioning into a single drill. Infield
Softball Fielding Drills – Rapid Fire Infield Drill & Bare Hand Infield
Here are two softball fielding drills I do after warm-up and stretching when we break out into infield/outfield practice. Both of these drills are for the infielders. Rapid Fire Infield Drill Infielders
Softball Skills and Drills – Around the Horn Drill
Something that has got all my kids playing and practicing each position and understanding what each player does I simply call “around the horn”. I picked it up from
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,
Girls Softball Drills – Runner Bucket Ball
One of the ever popular girls softball drills, the bucket drill, can be taken to another level when you make this change. The addition of runners to the bucket drill
Softball Practice Drills – NOW Drill and Squish the Bug
If you’re looking for softball practice drills, try these. The NOW Drill helps read and reaction for players as well as a new twist for infield practice. The Squish
Softball Throwing Drills – Flip Drill & Bounce Throw Game
Here are two softball throwing drills that will help hone your teams skills. The Flip drill is simple and the players love the competition of it. The next
Indoor Softball Drills – Indoor Relay Race
To end our indoor practice we usually do some sort of relay that involves the indoor softball drills we have learned. We stress the importance of paying attention to the
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
Coaching Softball – Softball Conditioning Drill
I have a drill that I do to get my players in shape as well as everyone to know where to go on cut offs and lots of communication. When
Softball Skills and Drills – Fungo Drill & Quick Bat Drill
To work on fundamental softball skills and drills give these drills a go. The first drill that works well for us is the Fungo drill. The Drop Ball/Quick Bat
Softball Practice Drills – Around the Horn, No Gloves, and Soft Toss Scrimmage
Here are some of my favorite softball practice drills that I save for the end of practice. These drills break up the routine, provide a lot of conditioning and
Softball Practice Drills – Shuttle Drill and Juggling Drill
Here are two of my teams' favorite softball practice drills. The first drill, the shuttle drill, teaches them how to go after a dead ball. The next one,
Softball Outfield Drills – Track Toss and Make Your Call
Here are a couple of softball outfield drills that we use often. The first one I call Track Toss and it works on hand/eye coordination and teamwork. The next
Softball Skills and Drills – Last Man Standing
This is a fun, challenging and competitive activity and a great way to finish practice on a fun note. This exercise is excellent for softball skills and drills and it
Make Softball Practice Fun – Glove Toss, Side-Step Pass & Pepper Game
Here are three games you should use to make softball practice fun for your team. I often save these for the end of practice but occasionally I start a
Fun Softball Drills – Ball Location Drill & Three Balls Third Base
These fun softball drills may be widely used already, but they are ones that always seems to work well with my players. Ball Location Drill Have them line up at second base