Softball Drill

April Softball Drill

By Sara Thompson, Softball Manager

Passed Ball Drill

Purpose: This drill is designed to incorporate both passed ball techniques and conditioning for the catcher.

Equipment Needed: Catching gear, Six softballs

Explanation:

Six balls are placed behind the catcher around the backstop. The catcher must start from her catching position at the plate. She then sprints back to the first ball, slides in to field the ball and then makes a good throw back to the plate. The catcher immediately sprints back to her position, heads to the next ball and repeats until all six balls have been completed. For every bad throw or errant throw she makes, a ball is added behind her. For example, if she makes two bad throws to the plate, two balls are added, bringing the total number of fielded balls to eight. This forces the catcher to focus on the throw!

The catcher can also practice throwing to the different bases for a variation.

Please email Sara Thompson at sthompson@LittleLeague.org with any topics you would like to see covered in upcoming Coach’s Box articles.