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
Spin Drills with Mike Stith – Team Mizuno
Coach Mike Stith explains and players demo Spin Warm up Drills
Infield Mechanics – Forehand – Ehren Earleywine – Univ. of Missouri
Coach Ehren Earleywine discusses Infielder Mechanics
The Why of Drills – George Wares – Central College
Coach George Wares explains the importance of players understanding the purpose of each drill
Softball Conditioning for 7-Inning Strength
Softball conditioning can include plyometric and agility workouts for power and quickness and tempo runs to improve aerobic fitness and aid recovery. But it’s also important to include workouts for speed endurance with active recovery. Some might…
Tackling Signs & Signals for Enhanced Communication
Signs and signals deal with communication, which is important in any endeavor. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about softball or business or education or marriage, communication is important.
Strategies For Running From Home To First Base
Assume that the player hits the ball to the infield and there is likely going to be a play at first base. When running out of the box, the player should run in a straight line and maintain that line as she crosses first base (see figure 3.2).
Seven Tips to Effective Conflict Resolution
All of us experience disagreement and conflict in our lives. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us have never had any training on how to address and resolve a miscommunication or disagreement; situations become a hodgepodge of ignoring the…
Defensive Coverage For Pickoffs
Now let’s look at a few coverage options for running the pickoff at different bases. Pickoff attempts require a specific defender to cover the base to try to catch the runner off base. Because several infielders can cover each base, you may want…
2-Ball Intense Team Defense
2-Ball, keeps everyone, starters, back-ups and coaches, engaged in the drill at ALL times. The concentration needed to do the drill is extremely important. Each player needs to know where each coach is hitting to and what job they have on that hit.
First & Third: Defensive Options
The goal of the defense is to keep runners from advancing and to get at least one out on the play. Primary attention must always be paid to the runner at third. Teammates must yell “Home” the instant the runner at third breaks. The defense gives…