SKLZ - 6x Speed Hurdles. There are different brands as well. Amazon, Dicks, Big 5, or any sports stores have them. They also come in different sizes, colors, and designs.
I tossed whiffle balls to my daughter with her having a wide stance and not moving her feet like they were in cement. Easy tosses first and then progressed to harder tosses. Then we used softballs after a week. It worked for her after a few weeks. She lost that fear of the ball coming towards her. I don't know if that's orthodox for some coaches but it worked for her. I honestly believe most girls get hurt for being in fear of the ball and bad mechanics.
I used foam balls first with my daughter, then rubber balls, she is only 8 so we are now at semi hard softballs. So basically throw a bunch of foam balls and have them not catch but just bat them away. Get them use to getting comfortable with a ball being thrown at them. Them practice witch direction they are holding the glove when catching. When it come to catching start again with foam balls.
This is what good practice is. Instruction with some spersistence of instruction, but also with play and encouragement.
Love it!! Tough little Softball player, good luck to her in her tryout!
Great video thank you, using these drills with my daughter
Super helpful! Using these drills with my team.
Dude that is brilliant
So useful for lessons 3:38
Love it.
Love this guy!!! Nice!
This is so helpful, thank you!
What is the fielding tool you used for her stance? Where can I get that
SKLZ - 6x Speed Hurdles. There are different brands as well. Amazon, Dicks, Big 5, or any sports stores have them. They also come in different sizes, colors, and designs.
Thanks for this. I need a bigger yard...
No we need a huge shop with turf and nets. Too dang hot out here
Curious what type of balls the red and white balls during the fielding around the 5 minute market. They seem like rubber or plastic.
1:05 she really did do alot better after he told her that
What's the best drill to use to try to get youth players not to be scared of the ball
I tossed whiffle balls to my daughter with her having a wide stance and not moving her feet like they were in cement. Easy tosses first and then progressed to harder tosses. Then we used softballs after a week. It worked for her after a few weeks. She lost that fear of the ball coming towards her. I don't know if that's orthodox for some coaches but it worked for her. I honestly believe most girls get hurt for being in fear of the ball and bad mechanics.
I used foam balls first with my daughter, then rubber balls, she is only 8 so we are now at semi hard softballs. So basically throw a bunch of foam balls and have them not catch but just bat them away. Get them use to getting comfortable with a ball being thrown at them. Them practice witch direction they are holding the glove when catching. When it come to catching start again with foam balls.
Would like anything you are willing to share I am a new coach with a girls 8u coach pictch team.
These aren't team drills. No use to me.
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