We can’t just expect our infielders to know where to throw the ball when the ball is hit to them. Those decisions must be practiced, just like any other skill. Take the mystery out of where your infielders should throw the ball with this simple drill...
Answer: consistency Good players consistently show up to workouts. Good players consistently compete. Good players give consistent effort in the weight room. Good players are consistently good teammates. Good players consistently make the routine play. Good players consistently put good swings on the ball. Good players consistently focus on their footwork. Good players consistently...
It’s becoming that time of year when teams across America start up their regular in-season activities and workouts. Energy and optimism for a new season are high and most players and coaches cannot wait to start. That being said, it is important for players to...
I have always loved this time of year. No matter what religion you are, this time of year is no doubt special to you. Whether it’s the music, the decorations or the time off from school, discover what the holiday season has in common with softball. Some people...
Softball is filled with critics – people in the stands, or the dugouts, and often in our own heads. Learn how to handle that negative talk so it doesn’t hurt your play! “Don’t pop up”, “Keep your back shoulder up”, “Just Throw Strikes”, “Quit Throwing it Away!”...
Posted by Cindy Bristow: Softball Excellence An important thing to make sure both your left and right fielders know is that any flyball that goes between where they are playing and the foul line will continue to move toward the foul line. That means that both of these outfielders should continue to...
Today’s video tip is for pitchers and explains what the basic rules are for when to throw a two seam fastball as opposed to a four seam fastball. There are always exceptions to the rule (especially as kids get older) but today’s tips provide the...
byCindy Bristow To help make a 7 inning game more manageable take a tip from UCLA’s head coach – Kelly Inouye-Perez – and break it down into 7 mini battles within the game. Work to win as many of these 7 different mini-battles as you can...
