Download or read book Softball Fundamentals written by Rick Noren and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2005-02-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has more than 2 million fastpitch softball participants—500,000 of whom are under the age of 12. Softball Fundamentals provides an easy way for beginners of all ages to learn the basic skills of the game. Writer Rick Noren puts these skills together from the perspective of an award-winning coach who has posted a 320-79 (.802) record in his 10 years at Pacific Lutheran University. The 10th entry in the Sports Fundamentals series, this book covers all the bases of fastpitch softball, including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, baserunning, sliding, and pitching, in an engaging format that makes learning easy and practicing fun. Each chapter presents a specific skill, leading the player through a simple, four-step sequence: You Can Do It: A basic skill or tactic is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs or diagrams. More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered. Take It to the Field: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition. Give It a Go: Drills and practice games gauge, develop, and hone the skill. With its concise instruction, supplementary photos, and 48 skill-sharpening drills, Softball Fundamentals facilitates quicker comprehension by letting players spend less time reading and more time on the playing field.

Download or read book Fast pitch Softball Fundamentals written by Dick Smith and published by Wish Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for fast pitch softball coaches and players of both genders and all ages, this book is like no other softball book currently on the market. While other softball books focus merely on the broad "how-to's" of the game, Smitty's book looks at the details that transform strong skills into great plays and good players into great team members.

Download or read book Teach n Baseball and Softball Pitching Free Flow Handbook written by Bob Swope and published by Bob Swope, Jacobob Press. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical Handbook for youth Baseball and Softball coaches, parents, and kids. It has 104 pictures and illustration variations to look at. All the drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram and illustration for each one. It covers all the Baseball and Softball fundamentals you will need to get started. It also has training games to play, game equipment, sample practice schedules, stair step guide for training, and it includes Slow Pitch fundamentals.

Download or read book Softball Pitching Fundamentals and Techniques written by Carie Dever-Boaz and published by Sagamore Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Softball Fastpitch Pitching Fundamentals written by Melinda Cook-Carpenter and published by . This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOFTBALL FASTPITCH - PITCHING FUNDAMENTALS, is a GUIDE FOR VOLUNTEER COACHES & PARENTS. It is "A PLAYER'S JOURNEY" (a young girl's journey) in the world of sports; more specifically, softball. It was designed to help coaches and parents understand what a young girl can experience when she decides to "Play Ball" from a players point of view.

Download or read book Softball Fundamentals written by Rick Noren and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will be able to take the field and play ball after "Softball Fundamentals" gets them pitching, fielding, and base running like experienced players.

Download or read book Softball Skills Drills written by Judi Garman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the ultimate book to help you learn and master softball’s essential skills? Look no further than the guide that has helped develop the game’s top players and most successful teams. This new edition of Softball Skills & Drills is completely updated with more skills, more drills and strategies, and more of the stellar instruction that have made it the top-selling title on the sport. Judi Garman, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, teams with Cal State Fullerton’s Michelle Gromacki to share their secrets to developing and mastering every aspect of the game. With step-by-step instruction, full-color photo sequences, technique tips, and unique insight into the game, you’ll learn every fundamental skill: •Hitting •Bunting •Slap Hitting •Baserunning •Sliding •Fielding •Throwing •Pitching •Catching And with over 230 of the game’s best drills, coverage of team offense and defense, pitch selection, pitch recognition, and in-game strategies, Softball Skills and Drills is simply the most comprehensive and practical guide on the sport. Whether striving to become a complete player or preparing your team for another championship run, Softball Skills &Drills is the one book you cannot be without.

Download or read book Softball Pitching Edge written by Cheri Kempf and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for coaches and pitchers, Kempf goes beyond the basics of female softball as she covers pre-motion presentation, stance, posture, timing, location and speed. Advice is given on the correct choice of pitch illustrated with drawings.

Download or read book Softball Learn The Basics The History The Rules and How To Play in 30 Minutes written by Marcus B. Cole and published by BornIncredible.com. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Master the fundamentals of Softball and elevate your game with this concise guide, perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike." Looking to improve your Softball knowledge? Look no further than this short read guide! Whether you're a beginner just starting out or a seasoned arm chair veteran looking to fine-tune your skills, this book has something for everyone. From basic rules and techniques to strategies and tips, you'll learn everything you need to know to take your game to the next level. Table of Contents Short Reads Introduction The History Of Softball How To Play Softball The Basic Rules Of Softball What Is Needed To Play Softball Softball Drills Top Tips / Secrets Famous Players

Download or read book Teach n Beginning Offensive Fast Pitch Softball Drills Plays Situations and Games Free Flow Handbook written by Bob Swope and published by Jacobob Press LLC. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical Handbook for beginning youth Softball coaches, and parents. It has 81 individual pictures and 31 illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in beginning offensive fast pitch Softball. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, strategies, stair step guide, and many plays to run to get your team started.

Download or read book Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully written by Kathy J. Veroni and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field a winning fastpitch softball team year after year with the knowledge and insights of a coaching legend! Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully provides the guidance and technical expertise you need in order to build and maintain a competitive team, covering every facet of leading a squad on the field and developing a program off of it. Hall of Fame coach Kathy Veroni, who has won more than 1,250 fastpitch games in her career, and pitching expert Roanna Brazier share their insights and experiences in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to coaching fastpitch softball. From developing a coaching philosophy and planning for the season to teaching the skills and tactics of the game, you will find proven formulas for success within these pages. With practice and conditioning plans, administrative forms, sample scouting charts, tactics for dozens of game situations, and more than 130 drills, Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully is the most complete resource available for aspiring and experienced coaches alike. Take advantage of the authors' expertise to gain a winning edge over your competition.

Download or read book The Ultimate Hitting Fundamentals Techniques and Strategy Guide written by Gary E Barr and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Rome Series lays out a common-sense approach to creating a powerful and effective swing from the earliest ages and continuing through college level competition. The coach can relax and follow this "cookbook" for developing successful hitters. The first task for becoming a great hitter is to figure out what expert performers do that makes them so good. For sure, if you want exceptional results, you must look at the remarkable for guidance. To write Building the High-Level Swing, hundreds of slow-motion videos of college and professional hitters were analyzed in precise detail. The often intricate, interrelated, and varying movement patterns seen in the High-Level swing were broken down, frame by frame. Building Rome Series determines what, truly, is critical for maximizing performance (Universal) and what is a matter of style (Fit to Player). Building the High-Level Swing organizes the material logically based on the chain of energy, simplifies where possible, and presents information in a step-by-step manner best used for teaching. Even those with limited fastpitch softball or baseball background can follow along as each fundamental is functionally constructed. Building the High-Level Swing leaves "no stone unturned" about hitting a baseball or softball for power and high productivity. All commonly used techniques, as well as less common variations, are explored in detail. The player, coach, and parent will understand the pros and cons of the options and strategies available. Have fun building your customized hitting "Rome!"

Download or read book Focused for Fastpitch written by Gloria Solomon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Focused for Fastpitchcombines the best qualities of a drill book and a softball-specific guide to sport psychology, ensuring that come game time everyone will play at peak performance. Informative yet easy to read, mastering the Focused for Fastpitchtraining principles requires no prior experience, and each chapter includes interactive exercises and charts to help monitor progress. Each drill clearly specifies the mental and physical skills targeted, the goal, proper execution, coaching tips, and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. And for additional insight into successful skill building, some favorite drills are included from these top coaches:-Gayle Blevins, University of Iowa-Tami Brown, All-American Softball School's College Prep Program-Connie Clark, University of Texas-Michelle Gromacki, California State University, Fullerton-Jacquie Joseph, Michigan State University-Brian Kolze, University of the Pacific-Patrick Murphy, University of Alabama-Coaching staff, University of California, Davis-John Reeves, University of California-Kathy Strahan, California State University, SacramentoIntegrating concentration, confidence, mental imagery, and energy regulation at practice with softball-specific drills will result in players reaching their potential far sooner than practicing any of these aspects alone. Applying the information in Focused for Fastpitchis the best way to gain the advantage.

Download or read book Learning to Pitch Softball written by Jim Webb and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-05 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basics of learning and fundamentals of fastpitch pitching; advanced descriptions of grips, releases, spins of all pitches; problem solving and strategy of speed and control; and inspirational accounts for coaches and pitchers, both beginner and advanced.

Download or read book Practice Perfect Softball written by National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add Practice Perfect Softball to your dugout and begin your journey to a championship season. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has put together an all-star lineup of coaches, including Connie Clark, Jo Evans, Rachel Lawson, Ken Eriksen, Donna Papa, Julie Lenhart, Lonni Alameda, Dot Richardson, and Beverly Smith.

Download or read book Teach n Beginning Defensive Fast Pitch Softball Drills Plays Situations and Games Free Flow Handbook written by Bob Swope and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical Handbook for beginning youth Defensive Softball coaches, and parents. It has 147 individual pictures and 59 illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in defensive youth softball. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, situations drills, staurstep guide for learning, and many plays to run to get your team started.

Download or read book The Ultimate Hitting Training Guide written by Gary E Barr and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Hitting Training Guide utilizes modern training methods, with 140 functional drills containing over 500 individual steps to develop the fundamentals and techniques described in The Ultimate Hitting Fundamentals, Techniques, and Strategy Guide. The training guide incorporates: ◆ Swing fixes for common hitting issues. ◆ New persuasive scientific methods of learning relating to the development of motor skills. ◆ How to deliberately practice to make the best use of the time available. ◆ How to test whether swing adjustments are game ready. ◆ The mental processes used by great hitters during practice and games. ◆ How to plan a hitting practice for any age group. ◆ How to build strength, conditioning, and speed for baseball and fastpitch softball hitters.