This series was created in cooperation with Little League and Baseball Factory. The tips in this series will help you learn to coach fielding skills to Tee Ball level players.
Catching the ball is a difficult thing to teach, but if you use the building block progression described in this video, your players will often be able to track and catch fly balls.
Little League, Baseball Factory and SKLZ bring you this introduction to throwing in Tee Ball. Learn how to work with young players to develop a good throw.
UC San Diego Head Coach Patti Gerckens walks through the fundamentals of playing in the outfield. Mastering these will allow you to quickly and effectively field any ball coming your way.
In this video series, Patti Gerckens, Head Softball Coach for UC San Diego, introduces the keys to being a successful infielder from the pre-pitch stance to the pieces of an effective double play.
Being able to field the forehand ball is an essential skill. Learn what body positioning and movements will help you field the ball quickly and effectively.
Practicing this series of 5 drills will allow you to expand your area of defensive coverage and improve your ability to quickly and effectively make plays.
Fielding the ball with a backhand movement can happen 2 ways- with the front leg leading, or the back leg leading. Set yourself up for a successful catch and powerful throw with these techniques.
When shortstop is fielding a ball to her right and there's a force play at second, speed is imperitive. Learn how to efficiently field the ball and get the throw off quickly.
Focus on three movements in this drill: proper lateral movement mechanics, recovery mechanics during the transition, and finishing with a drive for hard acceleration.