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Coaching Softball Players

There appears to be something that we seem to forget as when we are coaching softball players and attempting to “keep up” with our opponents. We forget that we are in fact coaching people first […]

Softball coaches today have access to an abundance of online coaching resources. From coaching clinics, coaching manuals and coaching videos, there is a wealth of knowledge available. For those coaching at the amateur level, coaching […]

Catching Softball Throws

We often forget to teach the mechanics of catching a softball and how to deal with the potential stresses of receiving a throw before teaching throwing. Throwing is a critical skill that needs to be […]

Catcher on a Batted Ball

Where is the catcher on a batted ball. The softball catcher is one of the most important positions on the team. They have various responsibilities both during and after each pitch, including making sure the […]

Beginner Softball Quiz

Working with a new team can be challenging depending on their age and experience level. Use this beginner softball quiz to learn what they know and to help them to learn more about the game […]

Basic Softball Rules

New players as young as 8 and up to seniors years old need to know some if not all of these basic softball rules. Print out this information sheet and hand it out to your […]

Basic Softball Pitching Warm Up

The purpose of any warm up in softball is to prepare the body and mind for action. A good basic softball pitching warm up includes physical, mental and cognitive warm ups that we don’t always […]

Basic Softball Hitting

Hitting a round object with a round object is one of the hardest things to do and requires coordination and focus more than most people understand. The biomechanics involved in this complicated skill are amazing. For […]

Common Softball Hitting Errors

Following are some basic softball hitting errors that I have seen and still see on the fields. They are simple ones that can be discussed and worked on at practice or even prior to a […]

Basic Softball Ground Ball Drill

At the beginning of the season, players need to get back into the habit of a quick pace for everything they do in the game. This basic softball ground ball drill is perfect for the early […]