Glove Tuck Drill
Purpose This drill breaks down the proper mechanics of the glove tuck portion of the throw. Set Up Players line up facing coach. Instructions Players go into “T” position with arms straight out
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GOOOOOAL!
Purpose A fun, competitive game that practices throwing and fielding Set Up Using cones, set up a small soccer field with a midline across the center. Create a goal on each side
Softball Golf
Purpose To help improve throwing strength Set Up Group your players into pairs based on similar throwing/catching abilities. All players should have a glove, and one player in the pair should have
Throwing and Catching with the Glove
Purpose This drill is all about exercising the proper fundamentals of throwing and catching with a glove. Set Up Players stand approximately 15-20 feet apart Instructions Players throw the ball back and forth
The Walk Through Pitching Drill
This pitching drill is a transition drill, that can be done with either the regular ball or the weighted ball, with the pitcher throwing from a distance that is about
Rundown Infield Drill
Purpose We use this infield drill primarily for the infield—the rundown drill. Execution Our infielders work on getting the person that’s in the pickle running as quickly as possible. Once you do
Breaking Down The Overhand Throw
Athletes use an overhand throw particularly for greater distances and also for velocity. But there are a number of other reasons an overhand throw is beneficial in the game
Softball Fielding: The Flip Drill
This softball fielding drill focuses on the wrist flip during the throw. Adding a wrist flip will add an arc to the throw for more distance and accuracy. Set Up Have 2
The Long Toss Pitching Drill
Benefits of the Long Toss for Softball Pitching If you are a softball pitcher and you’re not long tossing, you may be stunting your pitching development. When done properly, the long
The “Star Drill” and “Relay Races”
In this video, I am sharing some fantastic drill ideas for softball practice. The first is called the “Star Drill”, and you will need 5 players for this one!
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
“Push Off” Drill for Softball Pitching Mechanics
In today's video blog post, we are talking about the “Push Off” Drill for softball pitching mechanics. “Push Off” Drill for Softball Pitching Mechanics As your pitcher gets better and more comfortable
Breaking Down the “Rise Ball” Pitch
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating the “Rise Ball” pitch and talk about the pitching mechanics involved in successfully executing this throw. "Rise Ball" Pitching Mechanics and Breaking Down
Softball Pitching and Spinning the Ball
Spins are very important in softball pitching. You want to be sure to take the time to work on your spins because it's going to make your pitches a lot
“Wrist Snap Toss” Throwing Progression Drill
The key with defense is mastering the fundamentals, and mastering the mechanics of both fielding and throwing. Today, I am sharing a fantastic warm-up throwing progression drill that you
Pitching Drills and the Backhanded & Knuckleball Change-ups
In today's blog post, we are talking about pitching drills and the Backhanded and Knuckleball Change-ups. Change-up pitching drills are great for any pitcher to work on, not matter
Video: The Swim Throwing Drill
The Swim Drill is a great softball conditioning drill that can be used to work on achieving a proper arm swing when throwing. **For this drill, you want to place a
3 Drills to Help Your Outfielders Work on Throwing
Today, I'm going to share with you some great softball throwing drills that you'll surely want to run with your outfielders. Warming Up Without Gloves Every time we warm up, I have