Softball Drills and Skills Videos

This video is a coaching session on sprinting technique. The coach is instructing the athletes on the proper form and strategy for the start of a sprint. He emphasizes the importance of the first ten steps, which he calls the “dig phase.” He advises the athletes to keep their heads down and stay low to the ground during this phase, and to focus on driving their knees and arms aggressively. He also stresses the importance of being confident and not hesitant during the start, as this is crucial for achieving a faster time. The coach emphasizes that lazy starts and [More]

This softball baserunning instructional video details proper run through and breakdown when running through first base. Emphasis is put on hitting the outside front corner of base (not top of base) which is the closest place to touch. The player should look toward the field after crossing the base and breaking down to find the ball. Video also explains rule of making an attempt (feinting) toward second base and in what instances you can and cannot be tagged out. Proper base turns are also demonstrated using a gradual swing out as opposed to a “question mark” when running to first [More]