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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

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Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Ping Pong Paddles, Basketballs and Pinto Beans

If you're coaching softball you are always looking for tips to make your practices fun and fresh. These are some easy and fun drills to try using balls other than

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Softball Conditioning Tips – Cool Down Exercises

So many articles focus on a warm up for practices but I feel that the cool down is equally important.   This is a routine I have my team follow

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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

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Softball Coaching Tips – Batting Machines and Paddle Drill

Check out these two softball coaching tips.   The first one is the Paddle Drill which works very well teaching your players how to field the ball quickly.   The

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Softball Coaching Tips – Fear of the Ball & Frisbee Drill

These are softball coaching tips to use with your t-ball players.   The first one helps address their fear of being hit by the ball.   The Frisbee drill works

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Softball Coaching Tips – Zipper Drill & Coaching Tips

The two softball coaching tips I like to pass on to new coaches are these--a simple drill & tips.   There is a drill that I've been using with the

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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

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Softball Catcher Drills – Game Situation Drill

As a softball coach you know how important it is to work with your catcher to hone her skills.   These softball catcher drills will help her work on actual

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Softball Hitting Drills – Hitting BASICS!

I have been coaching for a number of years and recently had an opportunity to work with a 6U team.   Much to my surprise, the advanced team that I

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Softball Hitting Drills – Pitch Selection

A technique I’ve introduced in softball at the college level — and would love to see more coaches utilize at the youth levels is with pitch selection. In fact, the

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Coaching Softball – Super Six and Season End Auction

Here are a couple of ideas for you to use while you're coaching softball this year. The first ideas is a drill called Super Six.   It works on footwork

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Softball Practice Drills for Girls – Water Balloons, Cardboard Slide & competition

If you're like most coaches, you're always on the lookout for softball practice drills for girls that are effective, fun, and grab the attention of your players. Try these

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Softball Defense Drills – Bucket Drill

This is one of my best softball defense drills. I use it often and the results speak for themselves. Bucket Drill I line up my players on third base and I am

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Softball Coaching Tips – Confidence Builder and Soft Toss Swing

Try these softball coaching tips to motivate and build confidence in your players.   For some kids it is difficult to hit to the opposite field.   The first tip

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Coaching Softball – Positive Feedback & Competition

Since I’ve been coaching softball for a number of years, I have some favorite ideas on coaching strategies and drills that are time tested AND work well. Try these tips with your team and see how they improve your team.

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Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Stealing Bases and Running

I have two good coaching tips for softball I would like to share--one on stealing bases and the other on the issue of punishment.

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