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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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Softball Drills – Long Toss
Former UCLA player Jen Schroeder discusses softball drills, particularly the long toss.
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,…
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…
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…
Tee Ball – Fun Fielding Drills
Steve Bernhardt of the Baseball Factory talks about Tee Ball, particularly Fun Fielding Drills.
Tee Ball Drills: Run the Bases
Fundamental Focus: Run the bases helps players become more familiar with the bases and basepaths. What You'll Need: Bases (4) Drill Sequence: Following the coach, the players run/jog around the…
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.
Erin Van Ness Hits An RBI Single
Erin Van Ness drills an RBI single to center to give Pennsylvania a 3-0 lead in the 1st.
Dominic Tellis’ Leadoff Home Run
Doiminic Tellis drills a leadoff solo home run to center field in the 1st inning, putting the Southwest team on the scoreboard immediately.