| It is vital for all softball players to increase their | | | | Also aside from these physical training exercises, |
| skills. And one of the best and most effective | | | | it is also very important to always enhance and |
| ways to do so is to engage in a lot of constant | | | | train your mental faculties such as focus, |
| and varied softball drills... When it comes to | | | | concentration, analytical thinking, decision making, |
| choosing and doing the right softball drills, it is best | | | | and plan making. These aspects are highly |
| to first know your current skill level (beginner, | | | | important because they will work hand in hand |
| intermediate, or advanced), your role in the team | | | | with your softball skills and drills. Always keep in |
| (hitter, catcher, pitcher), and your physical | | | | mind that a sound and powerful body has a |
| limitations. Complete and full knowledge of such | | | | healthy mind. |
| aspects will help a lot in determining the right | | | | One can increase focus by engaging in exercises |
| softball drills to take and practice. | | | | that will stimulate muscle eye movement and |
| Here are some of the NHSACA mentioned | | | | direction. One may opt to try drills such as |
| softball drills that you could choose from. | | | | watching how far he or she can concentrate on a |
| Remember that they are optional but can be of | | | | flying ball either thrown at him or thrown |
| very great help to your softball performances. | | | | elsewhere. |
| Choose wisely and choose only what you can do | | | | One may increase his or her softball skills by |
| and what you want to do. | | | | learning how to anticipate future opponent actions, |
| | | | decisions, and movement. Learn to analyze how |
| 1. Machine Hitting - Color balls with green or blue. | | | | your opponent moves and may move and create |
| Hide the balls before placing them into the pitching | | | | around two to three back-up plans in case |
| machine. Tell the players to hit the green, bunt | | | | something goes wrong. All softball positions such |
| the blue, and just take the whites. This softball drill | | | | as pitching, hitting, and fielding will most certainly |
| will help heighten focus, concentration, hitting, and | | | | benefit from this. |
| bunting skills. | | | | Also, when it comes to softball or any sport for |
| 2. Wall Pitching - Pitchers pitch directly to the wall | | | | that matter, external pressure will always be |
| and for every 20 pitches, they move at least 5 | | | | present. One cannot leave that fact out. But what |
| feet away from the wall. Remember to perform | | | | you can do is to forget about those external |
| the basics of pitching first before doing some | | | | pressure and forces because you cannot stop |
| other pitching styles and techniques. This softball | | | | them instead maximize your control of yourself |
| drill will increase one's pitching skills and overall | | | | which you have maximum power. Manage your |
| body strength and balance. | | | | thinking and playing skills in and out of the game |
| 3. Sign Assigning - This softball drill is basically a | | | | to bring out the best in you no matter what |
| mental toughness drill. Assign secret and team | | | | situation it is. Remember, control what can be |
| only signs to use during games and tournaments. | | | | controlled. |
| This will help keep team plans confidential and | | | | Stay in shape and in the zone with some of these |
| easy to understand. | | | | prescribed softball drills and training. Practice very |
| 4. Run Bases - Jog for even bases while sprint for | | | | single day and your softball performance and |
| the odd ones. This softball drill increases speed, | | | | technique will definitely increase. |
| lower body strength, and endurance. | | | | |