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2 Simple Adjustments to Make You a Better Outfielder

Posted by Kelly Elms on Aug 15, 2019 8:00:00 AM

If you asked all the tee ball players in the world which position is the most boring to play, I’m fairly certain ninety-nine percent of them would say, “OUTFIELD.”

At a young age, many players do not value the significance of the outfield. However, as players get older and hitters become more powerful, having quality outfielders becomes more and more important. The outfield should be a place of focus so that your last line of defense is equipped for battle.

But how can we get our outfielders better? What should we have them focus on during pop fly drills?

Here are two simple adjustments that every outfielder can make today to make them turn balls hit in the gaps into outs.

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Topics: softball players, high school softball, college softball practice, Softball Outfield, Softball Outfield Drills

[VIDEOS] How Top Softball Coaches Create Positive Team Culture

Posted by Kelly Elms on Jun 6, 2019 7:00:00 AM

As the Women’s college softball season comes to an epic conclusion at the Women’s College World Series this week, coaching staffs for each school have prepared their teams to play at the highest level. While all of the coaches have done something extremely significant to lead their teams to fantastic seasons, the four head coaches of the final four teams in the tournament, in particular, created lasting impacts for each player on their team.


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Topics: Softball Coaching, College Softball, college softball practice, Softball Hitting, Softball Postseason

3 Things To Watch For This College Softball Postseason

Posted by Kelly Elms on May 23, 2019 12:00:00 PM
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Topics: College Softball, high school softball, college softball practice, high school softball practice, Softball Postseason

3 Mental Strategies to Help Every Hitter’s Mindset

Posted by Kelly Elms on May 9, 2019 12:00:00 PM

Every player and coach has an offensive game plan. Offensive strategies, in particular, are constantly used throughout a game: when to lay down a bunt, how to best hit against an opposing pitcher, where to hit it with runners on base.

Strategies are all around the plate. But do you have a mental strategy? Do your players know how to think correctly while playing or know how to coach themselves while at the plate?

Here are three mental strategies every hitter can put into play today:

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Topics: softball players, high school softball, college softball practice, high school softball practice, Softball Hitting, Softball Power Hitting, Softball Hitting Drills

3 Keys High School Softball Players Need for College Softball Success

Posted by Kelly Elms on Apr 11, 2019 2:00:00 PM

Young athletes should dream big dreams. They should foresee themselves playing in a big time game or in front a large crowd.

As the popularity of college softball continues to grow, young girls get the chance to envision themselves playing the game they love while getting a college degree. Those young, aspiring athletes should be asking themselves: What will it take to get there? What will be different once I get to the next level?

There are hardly any rule changes that occur between high school softball and the collegiate game. However, if you ask any collegiate softball player, past or present, they will tell you there is a vast difference between playing for a high school or club team versus playing in college.

As a player, coach, or parent of a high school softball player, let’s take notes of these differences in order to be fully equipped for the next level.

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Topics: Softball, Softball Coaching, College Softball, softball players, high school softball, college softball practice, high school softball practice

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