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The popularity of softball is easily visible throughout the country; as soon as Summer rolls around, many Americans take to the fields and enjoy a little friendly competition. Each year, softball is played by nearly 15 million men and women, making it one of the more popular sports around. Its flexible rule structure allows for players of every skill level to pick up a bat and have a fun time.

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Minesweeper Bunt Drill for Catchers
May 9, 2018
Not only is this drill good for building and reinforcing technique, it’s also a great way to help catchers get some conditioning work in without realizing it. One of a catcher’s responsibilities, whether in fastpitch softball or baseball, is playing the bunts that stay close to home. The catcher has to realize the situation, react […]
Understanding the Back Side of the Circle
May 2, 2018
If you’re a pitching coach teaching that stuff, it’s time to refresh your knowledge so you can be sure you’re helping your students become the best they can be. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion in 2018 (as I write this, for those of you finding it in the future as you ride […]
Defensive Tips for Softball Outfielders
April 26, 2018
More often than not, the momentum will force you to take a few steps after your throw as your entire body is being hurled towards your target.  Playing outfield isn’t just catching pop-ups. It’s tracking. It’s charging. It’s communicating. It’s going for the fence. The outfield requires a special kind of player. She must be […]
When Softball Coach and Player Preferences Clash
April 22, 2018
From time to time, you’ll probably be told to do this or that by a well-meaning coach. If you’re struggling or underperforming, it may be a good idea. There’s an old saying that if a hitter can hit .400 (or whatever number you prefer) standing on her head, the coach’s job is to get her […]
Sometimes Taking Personal Responsibility Doesn’t Work
April 19, 2018
No excuses. I let it happen, and I didn’t know enough at the time how to regain control. I was also far too concerned about what other people thought and how they would react. For the last couple of posts, I have been talking about fastpitch softball players taking personal responsibility for their playing time […]
What Taking Personal Responsibility Looks Like
April 9, 2018
But in the end, you want to know you did everything you could to be successful. If you’re going to fail, fail doing your best. In my last post, I talked about the need for players to take personal responsibility when it comes to playing time. The idea is to control things you can control, like your […]
Top 10 Coaching Mistakes at Softball Practice
April 4, 2018
Coaches need to make sure each player knows their position and responsibilities during situational play. Coaches need to make sure each player knows their position and responsibilities during situational play.  Coaching a team on any level is far from easy. There are countless hours spent off the field thinking about and working on your craft. […]
Another Good Reason to Hit Hips-First
March 29, 2018
If you are a hitter, the more you understand where you need to make contact with the ball the more likely you will be to adopt a hips-shoulders-bat sequence. When I work with fastpitch softball hitters, one of the things I will drill into them (incessantly, if you listen to some) is the sequence “hips-shoulders-bat.” […]
Tips to Keep Softball Practices Competitive and Fun
March 19, 2018
As many teams do, Peters said his team also comes up with baserunning games as well to help the girls further develop that underrated aspect of the game. They often can be tiresome and repetitive, which is why an underrated component for coaches is to keep practices interesting and fun to not only make athletes […]
Getting Your Money’s Worth Out of Softball Private Lessons
March 15, 2018
A gifted athlete – one loaded with lots of fast-twitch muscles and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, for example – can be successful with no training or even poor training. If there’s one thing I think nearly everyone in the softball world can agree on these days it’s that softball private instruction isn’t cheap. Especially in areas […]
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