Free Softball Drills – Target Drill

Purpose: To improve softball throwing accuracy for younger players.

Procedure: Equipment required soft-covered softballs, colored masking tape, access to a fence or a wall,  time taken 4 to 6 minutes, on a wall or fence mark off three or four squares with blue painter's tape, 15 inches by 8 inches. The squares should be about 4 to 6 feet apart from each other.Within the large blue squares mark off smaller squares with white tape.Mark a line on the ground in front of each square. The distance between the line and the box depends on the age and skill level of the players.Divide the team into as many groups as there are large squares or the fence or wall.Give each pla}'er 3 to 5 balls.The first player in each line throws the ball against the fence.Award one point for throwing the ball within the blue square and two points for hitting one of the smaller white squares.

Keypoints:

Although it takes a long time to prepare, this is a simple, yet fun and effective, drill for young athltes.

1. In the early stages of the season, emphasize hitting the target as success With young players, immediate success is important for positive reinforcement ard will encourage their enthusiasm for the drill and willingness to listen to instruction.
2.Adjust the distance between the box and the line depending on the age and skill level of the team.
3.Incorporate throwing techniques only after introducing the drill at its elementary level.

Variation:Players can also aim for empty soda cans or plastic cones.