Is practice really preparing your batters for what they will face in a game? Do you tend to have batters that look awesome in practice during drills or off the machine, but for some reason can't quite produce come game time?
Georgia Tech Coach Ehren Earleywine provides a great drill for helping your team improve its bunt defense and gain an important competitive edge.
Drill work is vital—especially with pitchers—for reinforcing good technique that will lead to good results on the field. I’ve found that many young pitchers have their weight too far forward, even bending at the waist on delivery.
The best way to correct catching form is to practice game-like situations without actual runners. Many catchers lack good form because coaches don't work enough with them on defending the second base steal. This practice technique can remedy this situation.
To work on movement pitches, I have my pitchers stand in a line a short distance from me in a power position (stride taken) and softly toss the ball using the proper rotation for peel drop, roll drop, and rise ball.
In this drill we rarely use a full size "bat" or a full size "ball" when doing soft-toss. This is done to intensify the drill and the skill being taught.
Hitting is more than smashing the ball; it's approaching an at-bat with an understanding of the game situation -- and what a hitter's specific role should be. Here are three areas any hitter can focus on to prepare successfully at the plate and become more valuable to their team.
Every pitcher has one problem in common; sometimes you need or want to practice your pitching and can't come up with anyone to catch for you. Worry not! You don't need a catcher, a coach or even a softball park to practice your pitching.
Do you want to be the type of player coaches want on their team? Coaches want more than just physical skill; they want attitude and personality that is conducive to a team environment.
Though suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Naomi Behm continues to pursue her dream of playing softball at the collegiate level.