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It is vital for all softball players to increase their skills. And one of the best and most effective ways to do so is to engage in a lot of constant and varied softball drills… When it comes to choosing and doing the right softball drills, it is best to first know your current skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), your role in the team (hitter, catcher, pitcher), and your physical limitations. Complete and full knowledge of such aspects will help a lot in determining the right softball drills to take and practice.

Here are some of the NHSACA mentioned softball drills that you could choose from. Remember that they are optional but can be of very great help to your softball performances. Choose wisely and choose only what you can do and what you want to do.

Machine Hitting – Color balls with green or blue. Hide the balls before placing them into the pitching machine. Tell the players to hit the green, bunt the blue, and just take the whites. This softball drill will help heighten focus, concentration, hitting, and bunting skills. Wall Pitching – Pitchers pitch directly to the wall and for every 20 pitches, they move at least 5 feet away from the wall. Remember to perform the basics of pitching first before doing some other pitching styles and techniques. This softball drill will increase one’s pitching skills and overall body strength and balance. Sign Assigning – This softball drill is basically a mental toughness drill. Assign secret and team only signs to use during games and tournaments. This will help keep team plans confidential and easy to understand. Run Bases – Jog for even bases while sprint for the odd ones. This softball drill increases speed, lower body strength, and endurance.

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In softball, you need to be able to run quickly to get from one base to another. I understand if you think that that’s all you’ll ever need to get you past the basemen.

But the truth is that, softball isn’t just about running, or running fast for that matter. There are other things you need to consider when it comes to this part of the game.

Why am I telling you this? That’s because I know a lot of softball players who hire the wrong types of coaches to help them run faster than ever before. You want to perform better? Hire a coach. That’s alright. But make sure you’re spending your money on the right kind of coach.

What I recommend, then, is that you get a coach who specializes in softball, not in any other sport. A sprint coach can help you run faster, we all know that. But would the extra speed help you become a better softball player? I’m not so sure about that.

That’s because here’s what your coach should be teaching you to make the most of the drills for your softball game:

1. The Proper Timing – it’s not all about speed, as I mentioned earlier. The truth is that you don’t need to be Usain Bolt or some other world-class sprinter to run bases, only if you know how to run the bases smartly.

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