Softball Drills and Skills Videos

During the above video, we’re going to talk about some troubleshooting you can take on with regards to softball pitching. One thing you see a lot of with pitchers is that they don’t get their arm circle in the right position. This means that you don’t see them getting their arm tight by their ear, reaching tall at the top, and getting nice and tight by the body. If you have a pitcher who doesn’t have a good arm circle, there are two things you can do with them. First, you can have them, before they pitch, work on pointing [More]

The video is about pitching drills that can help players warm up and get ready for a practice or a game. The coach starts by emphasizing the importance of warming up and stretching, and then goes on to demonstrate three different drills that she likes to use to help pitchers get loose. The first drill is called “Hug Yourself”, which involves alternating which arm is above your head and hugging yourself. The coach explains that this drill is great for stretching, getting your heart rate up, and feeling warm. The second drill is called “High Five Low Five”, which involves [More]

This drill focuses on soft toss batting practice. Demonstrates how to simulate a change-up with soft toss.

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]

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]

This is a softball training video presented by Megan Remblack on her YouTube channel, Magram Softball. Megan provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform different softball drills to improve hitting techniques. The first drill Megan introduces is called Happy Gilmore. She explains that the player should place the tee far from the home base and step with the back foot in front of the front foot while maintaining balance in the legs. She emphasizes the importance of staying in the legs while performing the slow swing. Megan then moves on to the second drill, where the player needs to [More]

This video provides an overview of the proper techniques for tracking a ball hit to the outfield in softball. The instructor emphasizes the importance of having a good drop step, which involves stepping back with the appropriate foot depending on where the ball is hit. The first step should always be back and the glove should be tucked while running. When tracking the ball, it is essential not to turn your back to the ball, and the shoulders should stay open to the ball at all times. If the wind takes the ball in the opposite direction of where the [More]

During the above video, you’re going to learn about a killer softball hitting drill that will help your players work on getting quick hands. It’s called the quick side bounce drill. This softball hitting drill works on throwing the hands quickly to the low inside pitch. You, the coach, will kneel in front of your hitter because it’s an inside pitch, and she wants to make contact out in front of her. You’ll say, “stride,” and then quickly bounce the ball to her from the side. If the hitter’s hands are a little late, the ball will get too far [More]

The video features a softball tutorial by Megan Remblack. Megan Remblack is teaching two drills, Catching Over The Shoulder and Drop Step. The first drill is focused on catching over the shoulder, and Megan demonstrates it through a progression drill starting on her knees. She stresses the importance of catching high to be able to reach far when catching the ball. The next part of the progression drill involves pumping the arms in the glove, turning around to look at the coach or partner who will lob the ball over Megan’s left and right shoulders, and catching it at the [More]

In this video, a coach shares an activity to improve proper throwing mechanics and strengthen the ability to make a strong throw. The activity is called “One Knee Throw” and involves throwing a ball while kneeling on one knee. The coach suggests working with a partner or a net to practice the proper throwing technique, which includes the thumb to thigh circle, extending the elbow, and following through. This activity is particularly useful for focusing on the follow-through, as the thrower can make a throwing motion across their knee. The coach emphasizes the importance of following through properly, as it [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]