Inside Softball Practice Vol. 2

Join Kenny, the head softball coach at Oklahoma State, as he leads a regular season practice and shares drills that can help you and your team get better.

Develop bunting and slapping skills through reps with catcher, pitcher, and first baseman communication, reading defense and using three tools: show and go, show and slap.

Perform a daily dynamic stretching routine, then proceed with defense-first or offense-first drills and catch. Post a clear practice plan, emphasize hydration, and energize players with a supportive coach-led environment.

Develop a comprehensive softball practice plan focused on fly ball communication, offensive and defensive drills, live arm work, and situational plays to maximize reps in a short fall period.

Develop throwing and catching skills through a three-step routine—loose arms, an extended position, and long catch—with high-volume catch play and drills shared with pitchers.

conducts infield drills using a variety of balls to develop timing, glove-to-face discipline, and hip-open stance; features clamp and pipe drills to reinforce proper forehand and backhand footwork.

Strengthen outfield and infield communication through loud, emphatic calls to guide dives, calls to catch, and trust, focusing on timing, direction, and avoiding collisions.

Improve first and third defense and offense through live looks, run-downs, leads and jumps, and quick throws to force runners to commit and reach home plate.

In this session on situational hitting and base running, hitters practice hit-and-run and move runners to third base, read pitches, and refine timing with live arm drills.

Apply one or two practical takeaways with your team or program to reach your goals. Turn these takeaways into action to help your team achieve the goals you want.