Oriole Diamond Club
Softball Newsletter
Coaching Reminders
Be competent, consistent, and caring
Demand hard work, commitment, and accountability
Allow girls to try multiple positions and develop overall skills
Learn from team mistakes, but focus on the positive
Model skills and show them how to do it right, show don’t tell
Set high standards and expect/acknowledge improvement
Have fun!
Progression of Skills by Age Level
Anything within the box should be introduced in that league year. Things before that should be reviewed if still apply or mastered.
Be Informed - Helpful Links for Coaches
- Tips for Running a Practice
- Practice Plan Template - printable
- Game Situation Checklist - DEFENSE
- Game Situation Checklist - OFFENSE
- Dynamic Warm Up
- Tips for Selecting a Glove - by age
- Tips for Selecting a Bat - by age
- Positions - attributes & qualities to look for
- Concussions - signs & symptoms
Instruction Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olrAHaDsvT4
How To Bunt
Jessica Mendoza Softball Training - HIT: Slapping - softball hitting tips : Softball.com
How To Throw A Softball
How to Field a Groundball
How To Pitch - Softball
Drills
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