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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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Walk-Up Drill Tee Work
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains the walk up tee drill to build rhythm, timing and tempo for a natural swing.
Backyard Tips: Water Balloon Toss
One of the more difficult skills for a beginning Little Leaguer® to learn is to “look the ball in,” when attempting to catch a fly ball. To secure a catch,…
Field a Ground ball with the Hat Drill
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory shows a fun drill involving the player’s hat to help them work on fielding ground balls out in front.
Remember to Bring the Fun to Team Workouts
It is said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The first impression you want to make on your Little Leaguers® is that this…
Isolating Arm Soft Toss Drill
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about isolating the hands in this soft toss drill to better control the bat and to help the hitter square up the pitch.
Multi-Color Soft Toss Baseball
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the using the Multi Color Soft Toss Drill to work on tracking and reacting to the pitch.
Backyard Tip: Teaching the Block Step Featuring Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon, Manager of the 2015 Little League Baseball® Southwest Region Champions from Pearland East Little League, knows the importance of fundamentals. Behind solid play both defensively and offensively, his…
Tee Ball Drills: Offense and Defense – Progression 3
Fundamental Focus: This progression will get your players familiar with fielding a batted ball and hitting off of a tee. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bases Buckets (3) Bats Helmets…
Keep Little League® Practices Fresh by Including Intrasquad Scrimmages
When your focus turns to the regular season, managing effective, engaging practices between games can become a challenge. By the time the season is under way, your team has settled…
Three Skills to Evaluate During Player Tryouts
Each player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance…