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Ages 7-9 (Coach Pitch)
Focus: Basic fundamentals, Fun, and Confidence Building
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 15 min | - Dynamic stretches - Basic throwing with partner |
| Throwing & Catching | 30 mins | - Hitting Station: Batting tee work and soft toss - Fielding Station: Ground balls to shortstop and first base - Throwing Station: Step-and-throw accuracy to a target |
| Drills | 25 mins | - Base running relay (focus on running through first and rounding bases) - Pop fly communication drill (coach tosses, players call for ball) |
| Mini Game | 15 mins | - Infield vs. Outfield rotation - Controlled 1-inning game to simulate situations |
| Wrap-Up | 5 mins | - Team circle: discuss skills learned - Encourage team cheers and fun |
Ages 10-12 (Fastpitch/Player Pitch)
Focus: Game Readiness, Mechanics, and Team Play
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 15 min | - Dynamic stretches: Jog, high knees, karaoke, stretches - Throwing progression: wrist flicks, elbow throws, full throws |
| Skill Development | 30 mins | - Pitcher / Catcher Work: Batting tee work and soft toss - Infield Drills: Four corners, double-play footwork - Outfield Drills: Drop step and fly ball tracking |
| Drills | 25 mins | - Cutoff and relay communication - Situational fielding: runners on base, bunts, force plays |
| Game Simulation | 15 mins | - Controlled scrimmage or defensive innings |
| Cool Down | 5 mins | - Light job and static stretching - Player Q&A and positive feedback |
Ages 13-17 (Fastpitch/Player Pitch)
Focus: Competitive Play, Advanced Tactics, and Leadership
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 15 min | - Jog and stretch circuit - Throwing: long toss and throwing mechanics |
| Skill Development | 30 mins | - Hitting Drills: Front toss, situational hitting (hit-and-run, sacrifice bunts) - Defense: Quick transfer drills, high-level infield communication - Pitching/Catching: Pitch sequences, framing, mound visits |
| Game Scenarios | 30 mins | - Live pitching scrimmage with full defensive positioning - Players rotate roles, simulate game pressure |
| Team Talk | 15 mins | - Strategy discussion: base coverage, backing up plays - Leadership activity: older players share tips with peers |
Youth Softball Digital Resources
- The Stance and Grip
- How to Hit a Softball
- How to Catch a Softball
- How to Throw a Softball
- Hitting Drills and Batting Tips
- Batters Box Routine
- Five Basic Steps for a Beginner Pitcher
- Softball Pitching Drills for all Ages
- One Knee Snap and Figure Eight Drills
- Quick Feet Drill
- How to Catch a Fly Ball in Softball
- How to Field a Ground Ball
- The Triangle Drill
- Fly Ball Outfield Drill
- Base Running Speed Drills
- Short Stop
- Second base
- Fundamentals of Outfield Play
- Fundamentals of Footwork