Softball drills
Softball throwing drills
7 free Softball drills for throwing, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
Ground ballsThrowingBackhand and forehand ground ballsThe shortstop fields balls rolled to the glove side and the backhand side, sets the feet and throws to first.15 min · 3–10 players · U11+
Catcher skillsThrowingCatcher pop time and throw-downsCatchers receive live pitches and throw down to second and third against a stopwatch, working on transfer, footwork and an accurate throw to the bag.20 min · 4–10 players · U16+
ThrowingFly ballsOutfield crow hop throwsOutfielders charge a rolled ball, field it in stride, crow hop and throw low through a target on one hop.15 min · 4–12 players · U11+
Team defence & relaysThrowingRelays and cut-offsOutfielders and infielders practise the relay on a ball in the gap: hit the relay player, who lines up and fires to the right base.20 min · 8–14 players · U12+
Team defence & relaysThrowingRundownsFielders practise running down a runner caught between bases: drive the runner back, make one throw if possible, tag and get out of the way.15 min · 5–12 players · U12+
ThrowingThrowing progression: knee, stride, fullPartners build a sound overhand throw in three stages: from one knee, from a set stride, then a full step-and-throw, moving further apart as the throws get cleaner.15 min · 2–20 players · U6+
ThrowingWarm-upTwo-hands catching with a partnerPartners toss underhand and catch with two hands: thumbs together for balls above the belt, pinkies together below it, stepping back after five clean catches.10 min · 2–20 players · U5+