Outfielders
often get bored with the outfield and think they should be playing the infield.
So how do you handle it when one of your outfielders approaches you asking to
play the infield?
Learn 3 reasons why you should let them.
The next time you...
It’s the postseason and time to check out my guide to helping your players watch the Road to OKC!
Let me help you help your players watch postseason softball – and get better in the process.
Getting caught up in the excitement...
Throwing a good riseball means the pitcher has to have a firm front leg. Knowing that is one thing, getting your pitcher to be able to do it is another. I’ve got a drill that does the trick.
A firm front...
To help your hitters get into the proper Stance with their feet, have them put the bat down and pretend like they're getting ready to field a ground ball. No doubt they'll immediately bend their knees more and shift their...
Anytime you’ve got 9 players on the field you’re technically in “defensive coverage”. But are you in the right one? And are you brave enough to really make the big defensive moves?
Check out some examples of how paying attention and...
If you watched the recent World Series, then you saw some of the best infielders in the world. Check out the 3 things ALL great infielders do that help make them great.
No matter what kind of athletes you have on...
When You're Bunting - Should You Be in the Back or Front of the Box?
Each position in the batter's box has different benefits for the bunter, so let's check them out:
Front of the Box - gives your bunter more fair...
To help your pitchers get better movement on their Screwballs have them focus on leading with the thumb into the release. This helps position the hand better for a more complete finish of the snap instead of a common screwball...
If you want to help your infielders get to a ball quicker then move them in, but know that you always give up something to get something. By moving in you're in position to field a ball faster but you...
"Invite the pitch" is a great way to think about how a catcher should set up for a pitcher. Everything the catcher does from her body positioning to how she holds her glove should be to help "invite the pitch"...
If your players are struggling making the backhand play have them try angling back slightly on their approach to give them more time for the hard hit balls to the backhand side. This prevents the ball from getting past the...
Are you having trouble figuring out which infielders should cover the bunt, which ones should cover the bases and what the rest of your players are supposed to do? If so, you aren't alone. Defensive coverage can get pretty confusing...