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Jim Moyer - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
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- Fastpitch Softball - Shortstop Positioning
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Situational positioning of the Shortstop may be the most common coaching oversight in Fastpitch Softball. My guess would be 95% of the teams put the shortstop in the middle of 2nd and 3rd and never move her. Okay, that's great with no runners on base, but what about all the other situations.
- Baseball or Fastpitch Softball Hitting Drill - Hands to the Ball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] In youth baseball or youth fastpitch softball a very common problem with hitters is swinging underneath the ball. This "Hands to the Ball" drill is the most effective hitting drill I have found for correcting the problem.
- Softball Pitcher's Face Mask Should Be Mandatory
[Recreation-and-Sports] Given there are in excess of 100,000 reported cases of facial trauma due to sports related activities each year, and given that the highest incidence occurs in Baseball-Softball, it's time for the softball protective safety mask to be adopted for certain high risk positions. Softball is certainly a great game, but it's just not worth losing an eye due to lack of regulation.
- The Overlooked Fundraiser for Youth Softball Leagues and Non-Profit Organizations
[Recreation-and-Sports] Each softball season the discussion begins as to how much money the League will need to charge for players to participate in Softball. Like all things, it isn't getting any cheaper. Umpire fees continue to rise as well as insurance, softball equipment, and field supplies. Additionally, as cost rise, the number of girls that have to be scholarshipped in also rises adding more financial burden to the league.
- Baseball & Softball Coaches Equipment - Magnetic Lineup Board Review
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The right magnetic lineup board is like having another assistant coach in the dugout. How often, as a coach, have you been asked, "where am I batting" and "what position am I playing"?
- Turn Batting Practice Into HITTING Practice
[Recreation-and-Sports] Hey coach, how is your kid's ball team doing? Are they winning many games? Do they hit the ball hard consistently? How boring is your batting practice? Probably a lot of standing around and doing nothing. It's time to revolutionize your batting practice and turn it into HITTING practice.
- Youth Fastpitch Softball Bunt Coverage
[Recreation-and-Sports] If you are coaching youth softball, the most effective offensive weapon is to utilize the bunt. As such, having an effective fastpitch softball bunt coverage scheme is essential to playing winning defensive softball. If your team cannot effectively shut down your oppenent's short game, your team will be at the mercy of the other team. This article covers the softball strategy for all nine positions on the field for every bunting situation.
- Does Money Affect Youth Softball Games?
[Recreation-and-Sports] Now that you are coaching your daughter's softball team, have you given thought to which coaching tools and training aids will best benefit the team? Are you really willing to accept mediocrity for your daughter, or are you prepared to win? Success will be determined by knowledge, training and the proper coaching tools.
- Coaching Your Daughter's Softball Team for the First Time
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] So you volunteered to coach your daughters softball team and now you are afraid they won't win a single game. The first step is to admit you are a rookie coach. The second step is to find a mentor that can teach you the specific strategy and skills that are appropriate for her age group.
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