softballdrills

Purpose:To develop proper glove technique for squeezing? the ball when running to tag an opposing base runner.

Procedure:In this fastpitch softball drills there has to be one or two softballs in each player's glove, cones or other props to designate the playing field. Mark off the playing area on the softball diamond. Choose one player to be "it."On the "go" command the player who is it tries to tag the other players within the confined area without dropping the ball or balls from the glove. A tagged player must sit down. As more and more players are tagged cut, the coach moves the cones in to reduce the size of the playing field and to keep the pace of the game quick. Players should keep their heads up looking at the player
they're chasing and their gloves squeezed tightly as they run with the softball.

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.

Purpose:  To practice good wrist action.To observe good rotation of the softball.

Procedure:Players set up with a partner or a target at a distance of 7 to 10 feet, with one softball. Apply a proper four-seam grip to the ball. Your glove will support your throwing elbow at dual height. Your elbow will be bent 90 degrees, Cock your wrist so the ball faces the sky. The ball should be in a position above eye level. From this starting position,flick the ball to the target using only your wrist.This softball throwing drill is also effective for pitchers as they develop new pitches such as the curve ball or circle change.

Purpose: To receive the ball with the bat.

Procedure:Cut off the last eight inches of the top or barrel of a wooden bar and attach a lacrosse stick pocket to the end. Or use a lacrosse stick for the bunting drill, making sure it's not too long Try to catch the ball in the netting. Rock back to receive the ball.Check for proper grip. Stress the proper mechanics throughout the drill. Bunt strikes only. Balls should be thrown at half distance or game-like velocity.

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 the outfielder's arm strength and throwing accuracy for softball fielding .

Procedure: Two players stand around one hundred feet apart and toss the ball back and forth between them. The player throwing the ball should throw the ball so that the receiving player doesn't have to take more than one step to catch it. The player making the throw should retreat two steps after making the throw. The player should throw the ball with a flat trajectory - never higher than twenty feet. When throwing the ball, the player should execute the crow hop toward her teammate.