softballdrills

Purpose: During a softball pitching session, accomplish the many variations. First work on the proper techniques, then loosen the arm up, progress to long toss, and conclude with specialties.

Procedure: Equipment required is a softballs gloves, and home plates (can also use white towels). This drill is for 9 years and up.Rules are  Partner up. Start with the proper grip while holding the glove out front just under eye level. Continue at each formation until the group leader switches the discipline. Points that you need to Consider: Turn with the ball and glove, make a smooth transfer behind the back, get the ball above the throwing shoulder, rotate back, tuck the glove, snap the ball out from beyond the head, continue the body forward, swing the back leg through, and be in a balanced fielding position.
Perform each drill according to the desired discipline, each completed with a throw.
1.2 knee : Work on the hip pivot,
2.1 knee : Glove-side foot in front; work on bringing the ball back and up.
3.1 Leg: Glove-side leg in front with a wide stance; work on transfer and swinging the back leg through.
4.Stretch: Feet shoulders width apart facing either first or third base; work on striding to the plate and weight shift.
5.Wind-up. Work on a small step back, the balance point, and coordination throughout.

Purpose: To improve communication between the softball catcher , pitcher, first baseman, and third baseman on the location of foul balls.

Procedure: The catcher, pitcher, first baseman, and third baseman are at their defensive positions. The head coach is behind the catcher at home plate. The head coach throws a foul ball in the direction of first base, third base, or the middle. The infielders visualize home plate as being divided into three areas: 1 , M, 3. If the foul ball goes to the third base side, behind or in front of home plate, the infielders call "up 3", which lets the catcher know to turn to the third base side. It's the responsibility of the defensive player on the foul ball side to call the play. For example, if the ball goes to the third base side of home plate, the third baseman should call "up 3"