Practicing a number of different drills is a requirement when getting ready for a college softball game. Drills get players ready by placing them in situations that may occur during a game. Repetitive drills practiced throughout the season trains the body to remember specific movements, such as stances and where to hold your glove to catch a ball coming from different directions. Avoid monotony of drills by spacing them out at different times of the practice sessions.
Single Tee Drill
The single tee drill requires a batting tee, bucket of softballs and a batting cage. Enter the cage and take a batting stance, ensuring that the entire plate can be covered with the bat. Position the tee to where the ball will be in the location of a pitch thrown low and inside. Your feet may have to be adjusted to allow the ball to be hit squarely. After hitting 10 balls, move the tee to where the ball is in the position of a ball being thrown high and inside. Continue moving the tee after every 10 hits to different positions on the plate.
One Knee Drill
The one knee drill is a pitching drill that increases throwing speed and strength in the upper body. To perform the drill, face the catcher and place your pitching-side knee on the ground. If you are a left-handed pitcher, you will kneel on your left knee and vice versa. Keep you non-kneeling leg at a 90-degree angle. While facing forward and maintaining good posture, throw a minimum of 30 fastballs. If a catcher or other teammate is not available, perform the drill using a bucket of balls and a fence.
21
The 21 drill helps improve the throwing accuracy and ball placement of the fielders. To perform the drill, split into pairs and have each partner stand between 60- and 90-feet away from one another. When throwing the ball, it should be aimed at the belt or chest area of your partner to allow the ball to be caught easily. Each player takes turns tossing the ball to the other player. The person catching the ball plays the role of the umpire and gives a total score after the ball is caught. A throwing player receives one point for every throw that is accurate. If the player catching the ball has to move her feet in any way to make the catch, no points are awarded. The winner is the first player to hit 21 points.
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