Arguably the most famous softball player in the world, Jennie Finch knows about success. Among her achievements: two Olympic medals (Gold in 2004, Silver in 2008), the NCAA record for most consecutive wins and “The Most Outstanding Player” Award…
Mental Conditioning for Softball Hitting: Reading the Pitch
Most hitters should have a two-strike approach that differs from their no- or one-strike plan. The two-strike hitter wants to use the three outs. Choke up on the bat, move up to the plate, and shorten up on the swing. The hitter moves up on the…
3rd Base: Fielding Bunts with Kyla Holas
Coach Kyla Holas works with 3rd baseman on fielding bunts
Catchers – Three Ball Drill – Lindsay Leftwich – Louisiana State Univ.
Coach Lindsay Leftwich explains and demonstrates this three ball drill for catchers
Slappers – One Handed Warm-Ups – Sharonda McDonald – Michigan State Univ.
Coach Sharonda McDonald explains and a player demonstrates One Handed Warm-Up Drills
The Rise Ball Grip with Melyssa Lombardi
Associate Head Coach Melyssa Lombardi explains The Rise Ball Grip
Fastpitch Softball: Pitch Count Tips
Limits on baseball pitches get lots of attention, but you don’t hear much about limits in fastpitch softball. Since pitching in softball is considered a low-impact or natural motion, the thinking goes, it doesn’t require a limit. But softball…
Shortstop Throw on a Double Play – Blake Miller
Coach Blake Miller Explains and Demonstrates the Shortstops Throw on a Double Play
Bunt Slap – Tim Walton – Univ. of Florida
Coach Tim Walton discusses the Bunt Slap with a player demonstration
Hitting – Rhythm Drill – Gordon Eakin – BYU
Coach Gordon Eakin explains the Rhythm Hitting Drill
Tee Work For Slappers Drill
Purpose
To understand proper hand path and contact points and body positioning for the slapper
Relays – Ricci Woodard – Texas State Univ.
Coach Ricci Woodard discusses relays with players demonstrating
3 Pitch Sequence to Boost Pitching Performance
Using a 3 pitch sequence workout during practice can improve your pitchers confidence & accuracy – check out how.
Rhythm Hitting Drills – Jordan Stevens
Coach Jordan Stevens explains and players demonstrate Rhythm Hitting Drills
Rise Ball Spin Drills with Beth Torina – Louisiana State Univ.
Coach Beth Torina discusses Spin Drills for the Rise Ball
Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Softball Hitting
All hitters become aware of the challenge of softball hitting at some time in their career, and many have to rebuild confidence as they move up to higher levels of competition. The hitter must remind herself that her swing is the same regardless…
The Secret to Coaching an Ace Softball Pitcher
Physical talent doesn’t always translate onto the field, especially the softball mound. Softball pitchers must possess the ability not just to hit the corners and follow through on every pitch but also to always be mentally prepared.
Infield Drill – Four Corners Quick Catch Drill – Ricci Woodard – Texas State Univ.
Coach Ricci Woodard explains and her players demonstrate the Four Corners Quick Catch Drill
Infielders Throwing Mechanics – Ehren Earleywine – Univ. of Missouri
Coach Ehren Earleywine discusses Infielders Throwing Mechanics
Bat Path Drills – Jordan Stevens
Coach Jordan Stevens discusses and demonstrates bat path drills
Squeeze Bunt (Suicide Squeeze)
One of our favorite plays is the squeeze bunt, or suicide squeeze. This play is a good option when the team has a fast runner on third base and a good bunter at the plate. Some of our best bunters have also been power hitters, and the defense is…
First to Third Infield Drill – USA Softball
Coach Mike Candrea runs this First to Third Infield Drill
3rd Base Fielding Drill with Kyla Holas
Coach Kyla Holas explains and demonstrates a 3rd Base Fielding Drill
Pitching Break Points – Beth Torina – Louisiana State Univ.
LSU’s Head Coach Beth Torina explains a Pitching Break Points Drill
Hitting Contact Points – Gordon Eakin – BYU
Coach Gordon Eakin explains and demonstrates Hitting Contact Points
Catcher’s Drill – Bounce Toss – Lindsay Leftwich – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch: Catcher’s Drill – Bounce Toss – Lindsay Leftwich – LSU
Indoor Practice Competition Drill – Jordan Stevens
Watch: Indoor Practice Competition Drill – Jordan Stevens
Giving Signals from the Dugout
Cindy Bristow discusses tips for giving signals from the dugout
Slapping Drills – Rise and Drop Ball Tees – Ehren Earleywine – Univ. of Missouri
Coach Ehren Earleywine Expalins a Slapping Drill – Rise and Drop Ball Tees and his players demonstrate
Double Play Turn -2nd Base – Blake Miller
Coach Blake Miller discusses the positioning and mechanics for a 2nd base turn on a double play