Softball Drills and Skills Videos

The toe touch position is one of the most important to look at in hitting. All great hitters get to the toe touch position differently. Toe touch is important because it is the last position we are in before swinging. This video recaps what happens at toe touch from the ground all the way up to the arms and hands.

Various infield drills by Mike Candrea focusing on quickness and accuracy. Drills that work backhand, short hops, slow rollers, charging the ball, picking a hop and more.

In this video, the presenter is demonstrating how to catch a softball for beginners. She explains that beginners often struggle with which way to turn their glove when the ball is thrown in different directions, and they may also be intimidated when the ball is coming at them. To help beginners overcome these challenges, the presenter shows a few progression drills that start with catching soft and small objects like tennis balls and gradually move up to catching an actual softball being thrown from a distance. The first step is to teach beginners how to turn their glove. The presenter [More]

This drill focuses on good footwork, stepping to the ball, turning shoulders correctly and accurate throws to the chest. Turning from both the inside and outside puts the emphasis on the player’s footwork.

In this video, Coach Justin from Ultimate Baseball Training provides tips for catching a fly ball in baseball. The techniques described are great for softball outfielders too. He explains that looking into the hitting zone is essential to improve the jumps on the baseball. Players need to recognize the ball coming towards them quickly rather than following the pitcher’s arm circle. The coach then explains the importance of getting a good drop step to avoid wasted movement, making sure the player opens their hips to gain ground. To further improve their skills, outfielders need to beat the ball to the [More]

This video is an instructional guide on bunting techniques for softball players. The instructor first provides an overview of the proper stance, emphasizing the importance of consistency in foot placement, turning the feet towards the pitcher, and bending at the knees. The instructor then explains the proper grip, with the dominant hand pinching behind the handle and the non-dominant hand in its usual position. The instructor demonstrates the proper position of the bat, which should be held with the barrel slightly higher than the hands to allow for a downward bunt. The instructor also gives advice on how to adjust [More]

In this video, the instructor demonstrates a bunting drill for softball players. The instructor first discusses the proper way to hold the bat, with the thumb and index finger behind the bat, and the top hand strong and controlling the barrel. The goal is to hit the ball on the end of the barrel, which is the dead spot, and make contact on top of the ball so that it drops straight down. The instructor emphasizes that when squaring up, players should have their legs nice and bent, and strong, with the barrel a little bit higher than the hands. [More]

This is a video of a coaching session with Mike Candrea, the head softball coach of the women’s Olympic softball team, on the topic of baserunning. Candrea starts by stating that there are two keys to a good offensive player – the ability to swing the bat and the ability to run the bases. He emphasizes that being smart and knowing how to run bases properly is just as important as being quick. Candrea then proceeds to discuss baserunning techniques, beginning at home plate, and moving on to each base, including the different leads and responsibilities at each base. When [More]

The video is a tutorial that shows how to use a drill to improve quick feet, speed, agility, and fielding skills. The drill can be used for indoor training, off-season training, or outdoor training on a diamond. The required equipment includes ten hurdles and two pylons. The drill is set up with five hurdles arranged in a line and two pylons marking the start and finish. Coaches or helpers stand on either side of the hurdles with buckets containing balls. Two groups of players line up behind the hurdles, with one group facing left and the other group facing right. [More]