Watch as Assistant Coach Alicia O’Brien explains and a hitter demonstrates this High Toss Drill.
Pitching – Spin Grip Methods with Myndie Berka – BreakThrew Fastpitch
Watch as Coach Myndie Berka explains and demonstrates these Spin Grip Methods.
A Throwback Game to Increase Your Players Competitiveness
Want 500 ways to make your team more competitive? While that might sound like an exaggeration, this throwback game called 500 will transform even the timid. Getting your players to compete is crucial for game success, but we all know how hard…
Throwing Flip Drill – Randy Schneider – Univ. of WI
Watch as Coach Randy Schneider explains and infielders demonstrate this Throwing Flip Drill.
Running a Straight Line – Ehren Earleywine – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Ehren Earleywine explains and players demonstrate this Running a Straight Line Drill.
Long Bounce Tennis Ball Drill – Margie Knight – Salisbury State University
Watch as Coach Margie Knight explains and a batter demonstrates this Long Bounce Tennis Ball Drill.
Pitching Mechanics – Balance Beams with Myndie Berka – BreakThrew Fastpitch
Watch as Coach Myndie Berka explains and pitchers demonstrate this balance beam competitive drill.
3 Drills That Improve Your Softball Pitch Spin and Velocity
Spin and velocity are the lifeblood of a softball pitcher. Unfortunately, many pitchers make two common mistakes that limit the speed and velocity of their pitches. The first mistake is pivoting on your drive/drag leg, which limits the…
One Hander Mallet Drill – Howard Dobson – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Howard Dobson explains and a player demonstrates this One Hander Mallet Drill.
Importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship.
4 Reasons Your Pitcher Does Good in Practice but NOT In Games
It’s not enough that your pitcher can pitch well in the bullpen, she’s got to be able to pitch that way in a game. Although this sounds simple, too many pitchers struggle with doing just that. Discover the 4 reasons why…
Hitting – Keeping the Face in the Zone Drill – Challenge U Softball
Watch as Challenge U. Softball’s Coach Lisa Rizzo explains and demonstrates a Keeping the Face in the Zone Hitting Drill.
Infield Throwing Mechanics – NFCA
Watch as Coach Emily Friedman – Columbia Univ. explains and demonstrates Infield Throwing Mechanics.
Multi-Ball Hitting Drill
Purpose: This hitting drill teaches the hitter to concentrate hard on the right ball to hit. It also teaches the hitter to keep their weight back. Breakdown: The coach has two balls that are different…
Hitting – Extension Drill – Charley Lau Jr.
Watch as Coach Charley Lau Jr. explains and a hitter demonstrates this Extension Drill.
Hitting the High Pitch and not Dropping Drill – Challenge U. Softball
Watch as Challenge U. Softball’s Coach Lisa Rizzo explains and demonstrates a drill for players having trouble with the High Pitch.
The Reason Why Many Softball Pitchers Never Get Better
In my 13 years of coaching softball pitchers, I’ve had a few players who just don’t seem to improve. After a short discussion with the player and her parents, I learn that the parents have…
Hitting the Inside and Outside Pitch – Challenge U. Softball
Watch as Challenge U. Softball’s Coach Lisa Rizzo explains and demonstrates this Hitting the Inside and Outside Pitch.
Defense – Footwork and Tags – Lonni Alameda – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Lonni Alameda explains and a fielder demonstrates proper footwork positioning and technique for tags.
The Pitcher’s Magic Inch
We all know pitching can seem super complicated to understand and super frustrating to do. Read on to uncover how a simple inch can make all the difference for your pitcher! 1 inch sure doesn’t seem like much, especially when compared…
Crossover Step and Swing Drill – Charley Lau JR
Watch as Coach Charley Lau JR explains and a hitter demonstrates this Crossover Step and Swing Drill.
Hitting – Front Toss See It Up Drill – Lonni Alameda – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Assistant Coach Travis Wilson explains and a hitter demonstrates this Front Toss See It Up Drill.
4 Ways for Pitchers to Dominate in Games
Games are starting for many high schools in the warmer locations around the country & for most college teams. Now it’s time for pitchers to do well in games & not just practice, so check out 4 ways to make…
Baserunning Drills – Lonni Alameda – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Assistant Coach Travis Wilson explains and players demonstrate these Baserunning Drills.
Mastering Accountability with Your Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of accountability for individuals and a team.
Motivating the Modern Athlete
Today’s athlete is different from years past. The much-publicized generation Y student-athletes (1980’s-1999) have moved through college. Generation Z is…
Slapping – Heavy Bat Drill – Ehren Earleywine – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Ehren Earleywine explains and players demonstrate this Slapping – Heavy Bat Drill.
Team Defense – Running Diamond Drill – Christina Sutcliffe – Northern IL Univ.
Watch as Coach Christina Sutcliffe explains and players demonstrate this Team Defense – Running Diamond Drill.
Playing Sports Prepares You To Pitch Yourself
I recently graduated from college and have since entered the “real world” of working. This also means my jersey number has a new home and my locker no longer holds my snacks, four jackets, 10 softballs and six pairs…
Hitting – Back Heel Slide Drill – Randy Schneider – Univ. of WI
Watch as Coach Randy Schneider explains and a batter demonstrates this Back Heel Slide Drill.