Softball Infield

What does the infield do? Here you will find information for all softball infield positions including what to do when there are baserunners and when there are not. Who to cover and when is something that can be confusing in this complicated game. But with more information the decisions are easier to make and the confidence can develop.

Softball Third Base
Softball Third Base

Third Base Position Handout

The third base position handout is a great resource for new players and for a review for more experienced ones.  This position is also known as the “hot corner” It is important for you to [Read More]

Softball Third Base
Softball Third Base

Softball Third Base on a Batted Ball

How do you play softball third base on a batted ball.  There are as many situations as there are things to do.  By having an idea before it actually happens, you will not be frozen when [Read More]

softball tagging
Softball Infield Defense

Softball Tagging

Softball tagging is a skill that is not practiced enough.  There is more than one way to tag a runner depending on the situation on the field and game situation.  For example, if a tag [Read More]

Softball Sidearm Throw - Basic Softball Pitching Warm Up
Softball Throwing

Softball Sidearm Throw

The softball sidearm throw is one that occurs not only as a natural throwing form, but also as an intentional way to get rid of the ball quickly.  Many softball players who have been playing [Read More]

Softball Shortstop Tips, softball fielding
Softball Shortstop

Softball Shortstop Tips

There are basic steps that make softball games simpler to manage and to make execution automatic during a play.  Some common softball shortstop tips for example include, middle infielders flow with the batted ball depending [Read More]

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Softball Shortstop

Softball Shortstop Handout

The softball shortstop position handout is a sheet with information for the position where most times the busiest position other than the pitcher and catcher in most young or new teams. Although it is where [Read More]

shortstop
Softball Shortstop

Shortstop on a Batted Ball

How do you play softball  shortstop on a batted ball.  There are as many situations as there are things to do.  By having an idea before it actually happens, you will not be frozen when the ball [Read More]

Softball Second Base Handout
Softball Second Base

Softball Second Base Handout

The softball second base handout provides information on how the position requires a lot of thinking. You have to cover first base and second base and you need to be aware in case a ball [Read More]

softball second place double play
Softball Second Base

Softball Second Base Double Play

Any time the ball is fielded with runners on base, the first goal is to get the lead runner.  The double play at second is the most common double play because of the proximity to [Read More]

softball pitching review
Softball Pitcher

Softball Pitching Review

This Softball Pitching Review is a quick discussion on windmill pitching and ways to improve. Dry Pitching This is a key drill for Windmill pitchers because it forms the base on which most other drills [Read More]