Involves Everyone
Softball Defense

The Softball Pickoff Involves Everyone

A baserunner who takes a big lead on the pitch, or who is not alert when returning to the base after the pitch is a candidate for the softball pickoff play. The catcher, who has […]

Shortstop Double Play
Softball Infield

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 […]

Softball Infield

Softball Bunt Defense

The softball bunt defense options can be as simple and complicated as you like and will depend on your coaching philosophy.  The bunt defense that you use will depend on your team abilities and of […]

First And Third Softball Steal Defense, Catcher Responsibilities
Softball Coaching

First And Third Softball Steal Defense

The double steal situation, or first and third softball steal defense options are particularly challenging because of the variety of options available to both the offense and the defense.  The success of the defense in executing […]