Backstop

This drill is meant to teach catchers how to retrieve balls at the backstop and make a play at home plate.
Dump a bucket a balls along the backstop. Have the catcher start in her normal catching stance at home plate, and have the pitcher stand about halfway between the mound and the plate. When you [...]

Diving Practice

This drill is meant to teach your players the proper form for diving after a ball, as well to make them comfortable with diving.
The player will start on their knees. The coach will softly bounce the ball to her and she will dive to try to stop or catch it. Then she will quickly get [...]

Bases Loaded, Force Out at Home

This drill is meant to train players on when to make the force out at home, or go to first base. Not only does this drill provide physical training, but it also gives the players mental training as well.
Set up a complete infield, complete with pitcher and catcher. Place a runner at each base, including [...]

3 Out Focus – Pitching Drills

This drill is meant to help a pitcher focus on getting three outs in an inning rather than focusing on the length of an entire game. Remember, a pitcher can only get one out at a time so it is important to train their thinking as such.
The idea behind this drill is to use a [...]

Softball Drills for All Ages

In order for softball players to improve, they must practice. Practicing specific skills will allow the player to perform to their highest level in a game situation. To focus on certain aspects of their game, a player must participate in specific softball drills which focus on various skill sets in softball. The following drills [...]

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