Skills Development Videos
***Softball***
Rules of Softball
***This is a great read on how to approach softball mentally!
***Below you will find a link that explains the rules and the game of softball. This is a great guide for those that are trying out or interested in softball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwVYejPGS-k
Drill #1 - How to hit a softball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4C2kLbkzZg
Drill #2 - Hand Drill/Fielding (Tennis ball - hand eye coordination)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AFL54sn854
Drill #3 -Softball Base running drills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr67-XvIC_c
Drill #4 - Pitching #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS1VjlNuLx4
Drill #5 - Pitching #2
Does not have a link but use Drill #4 to look back on drill
Drill #6 - Pop-ups ( How to track the ball)
Here is a video and explanation of some of the stretches we would do before a practice or game
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stretching-vd.html
This video will help you with hand and body position
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQPEBbi9atg&list=PLQJiVM6ISSJaT_k9VJuBi4-7MO9JombWu&index=26
Here is a video called the “Star Drill” you can do with or without a ball. This video will help you with your footwork while playing in the infield.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn-qzwlFw0Q&list=PLQJiVM6ISSJaT_k9VJuBi4-7MO9JombWu&index=27
Here is a video to help you work on your hitting at home without a bat! If you do not have a ball use a pair of socks rolled up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeFwVSK2SZQ
This book is a great read. I myself have read this book front to back about 5 times. The book gives great examples and explains the most important part of baseball that most people do not work on. For less than $5 I highly recommend getting a used edition.