Secrets of Second Base – The Double Play
One of my favorite softball plays, because of the teamwork and pinpoint execution, has to be the double play. It takes such precise timing and communication that it almost looks like
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The “Michael Phelps” Secret To Throwing Mechanics
Today, we're going to take a look at a cool throwing drill that's designed specifically for youth softball players. I like this drill because it explains throwing mechanics using a concept
Softball Pitching Drills – Learning From End to Beginning
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a coach is to throw your pitchers right into the fire. While you may find out who has the best natural
Barney Bop Softball Throwing Drill
There is a time to have some fun and still learn or polish some skills. I like to use the end of practice for a fun game that can create
Softball Skills and Drills – 3,2,1 Run
Softball is not all total concentration or a constant onslaught of drills, drills and more drills. There is a time to have some fun and still learn or polish some
Softball Training Drill – Arm Warm up for Throwing and Catching
I always start training with a gentle jog around the bases in preparation for the training session. One session I do every week is the arm warm up for throwing
Youth Softball Drills – T-Ball Throwing Drill
Here are the summarized steps I go through with teaching my T-ball kids who are just getting started on the fundamentals of throwing. Give these a try with your
Softball Throwing Drills – Cobra Drill
This drill has helped our girls with speed, flipping on the run, throwing on the run, and hitting a smaller target on the longer throw. It is called the Cobra
Softball Throwing Drills – Trash Can Target Throw & Cut-Off Drill
I have two softball throwing drills to help younger kids with their throwing accuracy. The first one is a target practice. The next one, the cut-off drill, works on
Softball Training Drills – Hitting and Fielding Drill
Here is one of my favorite softball training drills since it is great for all ages and levels of experience. It keeps skills sharp, is fast paced and the
Youth Softball Practice Drills – Face the Base & Fielding & Hitting Drill
Try these two youth softball practice drills to help you assess your players skills at the start of the season and then to help them with their fielding and throwing
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 Throwing Drills – Around the Horn
Here are a couple of practice ideas that are working for the U12 team. The drill we use is Around the Horn. This drill teaches them not to panic
Softball Throwing Drills – Lead Shoulder & Hip Drill
The object of this drill is to get the fielder's body (leading with shoulders & hips) in proper throwing posititon, alignment and gaining momentum towards 1st. LEAD SHOULDER & HIP DRILL Position
Softball Practice Drills – Infield Warm-Up Drill
I have found a lot of benefit in the following drill. It is an infield warm-up drill and it serves a couple of purposes. At the beginning of
Softball Throwing Drills – Target Drill
I spend a lot of time working on accurate throws and aiming at a target with my 9th grade team. I call this the Target Drill. Target Drill We divide the
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
Softball Throwing Drills – Take Out the Trash Drill
Here is a drill that I love. It is called Take out the Trash! It teaches players how to hit the cut-off, accuracy of their throw to home,