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Inside Softball Practice Vol. 1
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(2 ratings)
8 students

Inside Softball Practice Vol. 1

Featuring Coach Kenny Gajewski
Created bySport Videos
Last updated 8/2019
English
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What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to know the fundamentals of fielding
  • They will know several of the best drills to practice to achieve success in softball.
  • Throwing, hitting and team play will also improve
  • Help to improve your fielding abilities to lead your team to the win!

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 2h 1m total length

  • Introduction0:40

    Watch an Oklahoma State softball coach lead a regular season practice, demonstrating drills that aim to help you and your team improve through practical, game-ready routines.

  • Outfield Everyday Drills36:36

    Inside Softball Practice Vol. 1 details outfield everyday drills to catch in the right spot, get behind the ball, transfer quickly, and cut extra bases with one quick move.

  • Ground Ball Drills8:01

    Learn fast ground ball drills that get the ball to your middle infielders quickly, with emphasis on correct angle, throwing through the target, and practicing fast with minimal equipment.

  • Hitting to Fielders and Making Throws23:03

    Emphasizes daily throwing drills to fielders, focusing on fast, athletic throws, proper angles, and on line throws to minimize errors, while prioritizing volume, arm care, and coach feedback.

  • Infield Drills44:22

    Master infield drills through glove work, backhand and forehand receptions, and rollers, emphasizing low stance, quick transfers, on-time throws, and athletic footwork for versatile fielding.

  • Catching Drills8:28

    Practice catching drills for outfield throws with realistic hops around a stationary home plate, and learn two approaches—pick the ball or move your feet—for proper tagging.

  • Closing Comments and Credits0:39

    Inside softball practice vol. 1 helps you apply one or two practical tips with your softball team or program to reach your goals.

Requirements

  • Students should already be familiar with the basic fundamentals of softball. Equipment required includes a ball, a bat , glove, and protective gear. There should be a enough players available to do the drills presented.

Description

Get an inside look at a Division I college softball practice with Oklahoma State University Head Coach Kenny Gajewski. This comprehensive practice session covers a multitude of skill and team building activities that could make the core of several practices. Among the numerous skills and drills covered are: Outfield Everyday Drills, Ground Ball Drills, Hitting to Fielders and Making Throws, Infield Drills and Catching Drills. This video is an exceptional resource for softball coaches or players at any level of competition. 122 minutes.  Volume 2 of this program is also available!


About the Coach: Kenny Gajewski is the head softball coach for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cowgirls in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He has led the team back into the national spotlight and established OSU as one of college softball’s most promising programs. Before coming to OSU, Gajewski coached alongside Tim Walton at the University of Florida, where the Gators won back-to-back national championships in his final two years. Prior to joining the Gators, Kenny spent the 2011-12 season as the director of baseball operations for the The University of Tennessee Volunteers. Kenny Gajewski played baseball collegiately at the University of Oklahoma. He played for the Sooner baseball team in 1994 that won a national championship.


Who this course is for:

  • Softball coaches at any level should take this course. Also, players at high school or college level would benefit from participating in this course.

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