Basic Softball Drills – Back-Up

Purpose: Missing a backup duty in a game can cost a team a win. Stress the importance of backing up in a practice activity. This practice helps on mental training on focus and hustle plays

Procedure: This drill needs a bat, gloves and balls. Arrange a fielding line up. Hit fly balls and grounders. On each ball hit, every player should be doing something. Whether it's pitcher's backing up the plate on throws home, catchers running behind first base on ground balls in the infield, outfielders backing each other up on fly balls, or middle infielders backing up throws to the pitcher with a runner on third base. Pre-think your role on each situation. Incorporate double cutoffs and run-scoring base hits. Extra players can run the bases (wear helmets).

In order to be in the proper position, always expect a fielding error or an overthrow on every play. The catch should also remember to recite the ground rules before each gime.