COACH EXPECTATIONS
The North Reading Girls Softball Board of Directors appreciate you volunteering your time to help us make our program successful and enjoyable for the girls. A coach’s reasonability includes providing a safe environment for all players, teaching sportsmanship, and teaching the fundamental skills of softball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION (must read!)
Hitting
- Hitting Tee – position of the tee on the plate
- Hands/ knuckle alignment – Finger points
- Test the water & Squish the bug - Step/ no step (Weight Transfer) & Back toe pivot
- Swing through the ball
https://youtu.be/pUa2OEo8HSI
Catching
- Athletic position
- Target up
- Move to catch between shoulders
- ‘Rainbows and valleys’
https://youtu.be/zKwgYM3Nzo8
Catchers
- Squatting position
- Targets and framing
- Blocking
Fielding
- Athletic position
- Balls of feet
- Alligator – secure the ball
- Receive ball – pull into the belly
- Back hand / Fore hand – ‘every days’
https://youtu.be/TM6hnPz8-uo
https://youtu.be/QZ4lrNN5Pv8
Throwing
- 3 fingers on ‘C’ – feel for the ‘C’
- Power line
- Front elbow point/ back arm position/ ball turned out
- Weight transfer release
- Loosen up – wrist drills / incorporate elbow
https://youtu.be/fB6-_rRxMVE
North Reading Girls Softball SKILLS AND DRILLS DO'S AND DON'TS
A coaches guide to youth softball Tips, Tricks, and How To's.
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North Reading Girls Softball DRILLS
In this guide you will find techniques and drills on how to Catch, Throw, Field, Hit, Bunt, Slide, and Run Bases. This is a great tool to use to run your practices.
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North Reading Girls Softball SKILLS: PITCHING
Use this guide to introduce pitching or help your pitcher.
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North Reading Girls Softball PITCHING DRILLS
Use this guide to learn the drills to enhance your pitchers ability.
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North Reading Girls Softball PRACTICE PLAN
Use this guide to run your practices.
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