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CATCHING: REACTION DRILL I was a high school catcher and we had several drills we incorporated into practice. Two which I have just recently revived are reaction type drills: The purpose of the first is to get beginning catchers (or rusty veterans) used to seeing a flying object come directly...

CATCHING: WILD BALL DRILL Keep a full bucket of balls on the pitchers mound, and throw every ball in the dirt in front of the catcher. Vary the pitches - some to the glove side, some right at the catcher, and some to the backhand side. After throwing all the balls in the bucket into the dirt...

CATCHING: TRIO DRILL Hi, I've been playing softball for 6 years and just started catching 2 years ago. On our team we do a drill that involves the catcher, the pitcher and the short stop. What happens is the pitcher pitches the ball, when the catcher catches it the pitcher drops to the ground...

CATCHING: SIDE TO SIDE SPEED DRILL I have been a high school catcher for 3 years now. A very good drill we did to enhance speed and the ability to move from side to side quickly was to get behind the plate in full gear, and have the coach or pitcher throw or pitch balls to both sides of you...

CATCHING: SECOND BASE THROW DOWN DRILL Hi There!! I've been a catcher since eighth grade--that's 7 years--and I've caught for many pitchers and with many different teams. Here's a drill for strengthening and quickening throw downs to second base. The idea of a trash can is great--for more...

A significant thing that is not stressed with catchers is the throwing mechanics when attempting to pickoff a baserunning stealing second base. A catcher should always bring their hand up to their ear and throw (of course with a snap). When a catcher throws their glove (which should be extended...

One the best drill for catchers is to set up the pitching machine at the pitchers mound and to shoot the balls into the ground just behind home plate and in front of home plate, in full gear of course. Inside drill is to tie catchers hands behind there back and throw sponge balls into the floor...

CATCHING: BACKSTOP DRILL One thing I like to have my catchers work on is retrieving balls near the backstop and making the play at the plate. I dump a bucket of balls along the backstop behind the catcher. The catcher starts in her usual stance; the pitcher starts approximately halfway to home...

A Catcher's Checklist I. Position/Setting Up Catcher positions herself arm's length from the batter. In a squat position, feet slightly wider than hips. Give a large target to the pitcher. Hold still and stay low. No runners on base, butt can rest on heels. Runners on base, butt parallel to...

During my years in High School I volunteer with my old youth league to help train young players. It was a great experience that I really enjoyed. I’m not really sure how I was selected as the instructor for the catchers since I played SS since I pickup my dads golf balls and try throwing them...

There are lots of products available to choose from I guess everyone would agree a Tee would be on the list of training aids coaches use. What other products have you try that you really like and what training aid we’re a complete fail.

4,800 sq. ft. fully turfed training area 2 retractable cages (14'x70'x12') Softball and Baseball machines available tees, balls and additional nets available pitchers baseball mounds and fastpitch mats available 1,300 sq. ft. parent/caoch viewing area free Wi-Fi location 30 South Oak Street...

The Lady Lookouts are looking to add a 16U team for the 2020 season. We are looking for a full team who wants to join the Lady Lookouts and benefit from the great things happening in our program. A team who is transition to travel ball, two teams looking to merge or an existing team who need...

GentleBrook Sports Training Center has a 76' x 96' field with a flexible configuration that can be used as an open area or converted into multiple lanes for multi-sport use. If you're interested in scheduling your team's indoor training time or would like to request additional information...

My team is looking to add 2 hardworking and dedicated young ladies to complete my roster. We are looking to add a Pitcher and a Power Hitting utility player. We have a great nucleus of hard-working young ladies and these are the two missing links that we are seeking. Our plan is to play...

T3's new Indoor Training Facility (Avon OH) will be opening in early November. Grand Opening OPEN HOUSE is Nov. 19th! New 56,ooo Sq. Ft. facility offers everything needed to train player's and teams. 4 - 70 ft Cages, 180 ft. x 150 ft. indoor field that can be divided. Brand new state of...

Looking to add a few young ladies to finalize our roster. Currently have 9 players with some room to get better. Looking for an infielder, outfielder and will consider another pitcher. We play in top of the line tournaments and we do travel out of state twice. We have a couple of our players...

2017/2018 Ohio SlamForce Organizational Tryouts 8/12 & 8/13After a successful first season as a new organization we are happy to announce tryouts for the upcoming 2017/2018 season. Tryouts will be held August 12 & 13 at Early Hill Park in Alliance, Ohio. Times will be the same both days: 12U...

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The Ohio USSSA Pride will be holding a softball clinic for the 8u-10u age division on November 20th from 1pm - 4pm. $60 per kid. Location will be 1845 West Main St. Newark Ohio 43055 Space is limited. Please call Jessica at 740-395-6967 to Reserve your spot.