Description
Book SynopsisIncludes 185 drills to help players and teams practice individual techniques and team tactics. Divided into four categories - training, fundamental skills, position-specific and tactical, each chapter contains drills submitted by a coach at one of the USA's top NCAA Division I programmes.
Trade Review"This book's outstanding drills will take your practice sessions to the next level. I wish I'd had this resource when I started my coaching career. It has great explanations and illustrations!"Mike Candrea Head Softball Coach
University of Arizona
USA National Team
"A drill book like no other! This inside look at what the best college programs do every day will help any player or team improve."Lisa Fernandez Pitcher, USA Softball
Gold Medalist at 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic Games
Table of ContentsPart I. Training Drills
Chapter 1. Warming Up
Carol Bruggeman
Chapter 2. Conditioning
Michelle Venturella
Part II. Fundamental Skills Drills
Chapter 3. Catching
Deanna Gumpf
Chapter 4. Throwing
Louie Berndt
Chapter 5. Base Running
Jay Miller
Chapter 6. Hitting
Jennifer Ogee
Chapter 7. Bunting
Michelle Gromacki
Chapter 8. Slap Hitting
Heather Tarr
Part III. Position-Specific Drills
Chapter 9. Infielders
Kim Sowder
Chapter 10. Outfielders
Margie Wright
Chapter 11. Pitcher
Kirk Walker
Chapter 12. Catcher
Kelly Inouye-Perez
Part IV. Tactical Drills
Chapter 13. Team Offense
Carol Hutchins
Chapter 14. Team Defense
Yvette Girouard
