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Developing the skills to effectively play baseball and sofball is done through practice and repitition (drills). Practice and games are the forum where drills are used to provide an active and enjoyable learning enviroment.
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Backyard Tips: Splash Sliding
On a warm summer day, kids are always excited to play in the water. With the spritz of a garden hose, and a plastic tarp, you can provide some fun…
Softball Pitching Drills – The Long Toss
College Softball Coach Lisa Dodd discusses softball pitching drills, particularly Long Toss.
Backyard Tip: Reaction Pop-Up Drill
Tracking and catching a fly ball are challenging skills for younger players. A simple and fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and space awareness on a field is to practice…
Backyard Tip: Using a Tee to Improve the Swing Path
No matter the age or size of your Little Leaguer®, being a good hitter is all about making solid contact with the ball. If a player can see the ball,…
Softball Drills – Long Toss
Former UCLA player Jen Schroeder discusses softball drills, particularly the long toss.
Tee Ball – Fun Fielding Drills
Steve Bernhardt of the Baseball Factory talks about Tee Ball, particularly Fun Fielding Drills.
Backyard Tip: Glove Flips
Object: This drill is intended to help your Little Leaguer® improve their ability to open their glove when playing defense. Many young players simply move their glove through the air…
Breakdown Baserunning Drill
This drill, as taught by Baseball Factory Instructor Steve Bernhardt, can help improve your Little Leaguer’s skills on the basepaths, and can be done at the field, in the gym,…
Power Thru Drill
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains another drill that provides instant feedback and helps hitters stay on plane and stay though the ball.
Tee Ball Drills: Fielding
Fundamental Focus: Fielding helps players learn the proper techniques of fielding a ground ball. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Cones Drill Sequence: In separate lines the players line up and…