Watch as Coach Kirk Walker (UCLA) discusses lateral footwork for a first baseman.
Base Running – Read the Ball Drill – Erin Thorpe – UC Davis [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Erin Thorpe explains and shows video clips of this read the ball drill that helps runners prepare to advance bases on their own reads.
Catchers – Blocking Drills – Maggie Livreri – Univ. of Utah [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Maggie Livreri explains and shows video clips of these blocking drills while speaking at the 2017 NFCA Convention.
Pitching – String Drill – Stacy Iveson – Univ. of AZ [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Stacy Iveson explains and a pitcher demonstrates this string drill.
Helping Pitchers Get Through an Injury [ARTICLE]
As much as we try to prevent it, and as much as we do not ever want this to happen, inevitably at some point we will all coach a pitcher with an…
The Three C’s of Communication with Millennial Athletes – Bo Hanson [VIDEO]
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of the three C’s of communication with millennial athletes.
Hitting – Hip Rotation Drill – Chris Malveaux [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Chris Malveaux explains and shows video clips of this hip rotation drill at the 2017 NFCA Convention.
Drills to Help Catchers Reinforce Their Skills [ARTICLE]
During a game, there are many things for which a catcher is responsible. As a coach, I want my catcher focused on their pitcher and directing traffic…
Slapping Footwork – Caitlin Lowe – Univ. of AZ [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Caitlin Lowe explains and discusses the drag step, cross over step, and driving out of the box.
Baserunning – Five Step Lead – Rick Fremin – Southeastern Louisiana Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Rick Fremin explains and base runners demonstrate a five step lead.
3 Slump Busting Drills [ARTICLE]
Slumps are one of life’s great mysteries, because you can’t practice them…or can you? Slumps are things you want to either avoid at all costs, or get…
Hitting – Walk in Drill – Challenge U. Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Challenge U. Softball’s Coach Lisa explains and demonstrates this walk in drill that helps players keep their front shoulder in the zone.
Hitting – Measuring the Stance – Shonda Stanton – Marshall University [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Shonda Stanton explains and hitters demonstrate measuring the stance and stride.
10 Tips for Starting Your Softball Season [ARTICLE]
These quick tips will get you ready to make 2018 a success! Lots of things go into a successful softball season. You need talent and luck and…
Hitting Drill – Challenge U. Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Challenge U. Softball Coach Lisa explains and demonstrates this hitting drill.
Throwing Footwork for Catchers – Ken Eriksen [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Ken Eriksen (USA Softball) explains and catchers demonstrate throwing footwork drills.
3 Keys for Coaching “Kids These Days” [ARTICLE]
It’s tough to relate to players that live in a whole different world. Or is it? How to relate to your players in 3 easy steps.
Getting Inside the Mind of a Champion [ARTICLE]
Nicole Mendes just completed her first year of college. It was successful. In addition to earning excellent grades, she…
Infielders Recovery Drill – Randy Ward – Loyola Marymount Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Randy Ward explains and infielders demonstrate this recovery drill for muffed ground balls.
Pitching – Arm Circle Issues – Art of Coaching Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Barb Sherwood (College of Charleston) discusses how to correct arm circle issues for pitchers.
Infield – Diamond Drill – Art of Coaching Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Melissa ‘Skeeter’ Gentile (Eastern MI Univ.) explains and demos 3 versions of the infield drill.
Hitting – Finishing the Swing – Challenge U. Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Challenge U. Softball’s Coach Lisa explains and demonstrates this finishing the swing drill.
Prepare for Pitching Speeds with a Simple Hitting Drill [ARTICLE]
Having good hitters is one thing, but having hitters that can successfully hit pitchers of all speeds is when you win ball games.
How to Break Down Sliding Technique for Your Players – Art of Coaching Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Caryl Drohan (Northwestern) discusses how to break down sliding technique for your players.
Pitching – Curve Ball Drill – Chanda Bell – Marshall University [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Chanda Bell explains and a pitcher demonstrates this curve ball drill.
Rundowns [ARTICLE]
Rundowns executed poorly by a defense can be a painful thing to watch. Believe me, I’ve seen more than my fair share of ugly rundowns in my 30 years…
Five Concepts Coaches Must Know [ARTICLE]
Most coaches know that in order to succeed, they need tools to do so. Here are five things all coaches must know and implement to take their teams…
Rotational Med Ball Slam – Kris Massaro [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Kris Massaro explains and a player demonstrates this mobility and core work drill for pitchers and hitters.
Hitting – Stride and Fire Hitting Drill – Art of Coaching Softball [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jen Fisher (Colorado State) explains how this drill can develop hand speed in hitters.
It’s The Same Game, But Rules Can Vary [ARTICLE]
Leaving a base before the pitch is released: When a base runner leaves her base before the pitch is released, in NCAA it is a delayed dead ball and…
