Lead Authors: Susan Craig, Ken Johnson

Length: 160 pgs.

Combining years of experience as coaches and players, Susan Craig and Ken Johnson of the University of New Mexico present the most up-to-date analysis of fastpitch softball fundamentals available today. From a detailed progression of the overhand throw, hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, and base running to a a six-week practice plan, conditioning exercises, scouting tips, and player evaluation forms, this is a valuable training handbook for both men and women!

Lead Authors: Cheri Kempf

Length: 192 pgs.

This book offers an in-depth look into the art and science of softball pitching that will help you develop elite-level fastpitch skills through drills and expert technical advice. As the owner and pitching instructor at Club K, author Cheri Kempf has been teaching and training thousands of fastpitch softball players since 1987 and is widely recognized as one of the best softball pitching coaches in the country.

The text covers all the essentials: presentation, feet, legs, arms, posture, sequence, timing, consistency, location, and speed. Youll find a breakdown of the fundamental mechanics, with details of common mistakes and plenty of drills to help develop the proper mechanics. Youll also find specific instruction on developing a variety of pitches, including the drop, the change-up, the rise, the curve, and the screwball. And the special tips for coaches provide insight into the pitchers psyche, background, mental make-up, and motivation.

“Coach Dianne Baker is one of our game’s great teachers and caretakers. This thorough collection of drills and practice aids is yet another example of her vast knowledge, experience and commitment. Winning Softball Practice Manual and Drills is an INSTANT MUST for every softball coach’s library!” -Scott Whitlock, Head Coach, Kennesaw State University

“Every coach should read this book. It’s a great reference for fundamental and more experienced drills. It will help you to organize your practice sessions and most importantly it will provide you with a constant source of new drills so that every session keeps your players interested and highly motivated. Remember practice makes perfect, and now you can make every practice count.” -Diane Ninemire, Head Coach, UC Berkeley

“When Dianne asked me if I would be interested in selling her new book, all I asked was how quick could I get them. With over a 1000 college wins under her belt anything she has to say is worth knowing” -Gary Leland President SportJunk.com

Lead Author: Sue Enquist

Length: 134 pgs.

101 drills for developing offensive softball skills. Covers lower body hitting drills, upper body hitting drills, combination hitting drills, batting tee, soft toss, timing and rhythm, bunting, base running, sliding, mental drills and much more.

Focused for FASTPITCH
80 drills to play and stay sharp

Informative yet easy to read, mastering the Focused for Fastpitch training 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.

Lead Author: Carie Dever-Boaz

Length: 95 pgs.

Covers the basics, throwing different pitches, mental preparation, physical preparation (including off-season workouts), drills, and much more.

Lead Author: Susan Craig

Length: 112 pgs.

An excellent resource on how hitting fundamentals, strategies, and mental factors should be addressed to maximize a hitter’s performance at the plate.

Lead Author: National Fastpitch Coaches Association

Length: 360 pgs.

Now, for the first time in the sport of fastpitch softball, you can learn from successful coaches and apply their approaches to your own program. In The Softball Coaching Bible, 28 of the top U.S. coaches share their principles, insights, strategies, methods, and experiences to help you enhance the experience and development of your own athletes.

The Softball Coaching Bible is filled with insights and expert advice to help you learn and grow. Soak it up, enjoy the stories, and discover the wisdom of the sports finest mentors.

Lead Author: American Sport Education Program

Length: 184 pgs.

The spring 2001 release of Coaching Youth Softball launches a much-improved third generation of the American Sport Education Programs (ASEP) Coaching Youth Sports series. This widely respected and highly popular series has established itself as the best collection of sport-specific guides grounded in positive coaching principles.

The third edition of this book includes a special bonusa chapter on the games approach to teaching softball skills and tactics. The games approach is an effective way for you to coach youth softball, and it makes learning more fun for your young athletes.

Lead Author: Diane L. Potter

Length: 184 pgs.

If youre looking for a complete guide to every basic to intermediate softball skill, Softball: Steps to Success is sure to be a hit with you. Whether youre a coach searching for an effective instructional and practice tool or a player wanting to learn the games essential skills, this updated and improved second edition covers every offensive, defensive, and pitching fundamental. In addition, the book provides a solid introduction to basic team tactics so that youll know the proper play to make in every offensive and defensive situation.

This book provides drills to help you master basic skills and explains offensive and defensive responsibilities. Each step includes explanations for why the concept or skill is important, illustrations depicting correct body positioning, and movement to learn and perform key skills, easy ways to correct common errors, and summary checklists to evaluate performance.

Lead Author: Jacquie Joseph

Length: 192 pgs.

In Defensive Softball Drills, Coach Jacquie Joseph provides coaches with 66 proven drills for building this framework. She presents drills for learning and mastering skills at each position and for molding players into a finely tuned defensive unit.

The drills focus on eliminating the big inning, perfecting ball-catching skills, employing an aggressive defensive style, and working on the mental aspect of defense.

The drills are geared toward middle and advanced level fastpitch players, but slowpitch players and beginning fastpitch players will benefit from them, too.

Lead Author: Kathy Veroni

Length: 248 pgs.

In addition to practical techniques and tactics for gaining a competitive edge, Veroni includes an experts look at how you can improve players skills. She includes nuts and bolts information about hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, offensive strategies, and defensive strategies.

Youll also find 121 drills to develop your teams skills, as well as sample practice and conditioning plans, scouting cards, evaluation forms, and community sponsorship activities that coaches can modify to use with their own programs. Plus, you get illustrated guidelines for offensive and defensive skill development.