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Softball Fielding Drills - Circle Drill

Purpose: To improve concentration when fielding a ball


Procedure: Equipment required several softballs, gloves.Players form a large circle with plenty of space between them,The coaches standing outside of the circle, throws a ground ball to a player to start the softball fielding drill.The player catches the ball and then throws a ground ball to any player in the circle except for those very close to him. The next player throws a ground ball to someone else in the circle.After each catch, the coach yells out the number of times in a row the team has caught the ball without errors.The coach then adds a second ball to the drill.

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Softball Fielding Drills - Reaction Drill

Purpose: To test and develop a player's reaction time when softball fielding an oncoming ball

Procedure: Place four cones in a square with 10 to 15 feet between cones.The coach stands in the center of the square, and the first player stands next to a corner cone facing away from the coach.The coach throws a tennis ball toward the player, then immediately gives the "go' command's. On the "go" command, the player turns and reacts to the ball, trying to make the catch.After catching the ball, the player drops it on the ground next to him.The player runs to the next cone, turns toward the coach, who has already thrown a ball in his direction, and tries to react to the tennis ball in the air before making the catch.When the first player has been to an four cones, it is the next player's turn.

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Face-To-Face Softball Drill


Purpose:To develop the basic mechanics for softball fielding a ground ball and following it with an accurate throw.

Procedure:
Equipments:One softball,gloves,time 2 to 4 minutes.Divide the team into two groups.Line up each group in single-file lines 20 to 30 feet apart, facing each other.The first person in one line throws a grounder to the first person In the other line .After throwing the grounder, the player goes to the end of the line.The person who catches the ball throws a grounder back to the first person in the other line.

Key Points:
This is an excellent, fast-paced drill for practicing in an enclosed space.
1.Players should start in the ready position. When in the ready position, players legs are spread out at shoulder width, their knees are slightly bent, and both hands hang loosely between the knees without touching them. Players should also lean forward a little because it puts weight on the balls of their feet so they are ready to react to any situation.
2.Players should keep their heads down and watch the ball go into their gloves.
3.Each player should step and follow through when throwing a ground ball to the other line.

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