2 Easy Conditioning Drills for Softball Hitters
In today's blog post, we are talking about 2 great conditioning drills for hitters. The "Medicine Ball Swing" conditioning drill works well to make sure you are not pushing
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Video: Organizing Practice with Defensive Progression
During the above video, we're going to talk about how to plan a softball practice using defensive progression. As a coach, when you're working on the defensive game, the key is
How to Improve Your Players’ Outfield Play
Today, I want to share with you some ideas on outfield play, along with some excellent softball fielding techniques to go over with your players. I want to provide you
Tackling Signs & Signals for Enhanced Communication
Today, we're going to talk about a very important part of a softball practice: going over signs and signals. Signs and signals deal with communication, which is important in any endeavor.
How to Improve Speed and Strength – Softball Baserunning Drills
Working to improve your conditioning and athleticism is absolutely vital, and can often make the difference between a win and a loss in a close game. Not only will your
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 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
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
Girl’s Softball Practice – End of Practice Relay
This is a girl's softball practice relay race that we play at the end of our practice. It helps the girls learn the bases and it helps them learn the
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 Fielding Drills – Infield Fielding Bucket Drill
This is one of the softball fielding drills we use called the bucket drill. It is a variation on the standard bucket drill coaches often use. It is
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
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
Softball Practice Drills – 3 Team Favorites
When planning your softball practice drills, take some of your team's favorite drills and games and only use those for the day or week. Your players will love it and
Good Coaching Tips for Softball – Batting Tip & Patience
Spring and softball practice go together. Here are some good coaching tips for softball to get your season off to a good start. Batting Tip To get batters to focus on the
Softball Throwing Drills – Leg Driven Throw & Karate Kid
The idea for these softball throwing drills is to teach leg drive in the throwing motion. The first drill has you dividing your team into partners. Then I use
Softball Conditioning Drills – Baserunning Drill
These softball conditioning drills are dual purpose--conditioning and base running. You will see rapid improvements in your players after implementing these at your softball practices.