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2015
WBSL Softball Coaching Progression Recommendations
Hitting Base running Throwing Fielding Defensive Play Pitching Work Ethic Attitude
Age
5 Feet Position/Aligned Basic Rules Grip - 4 Seam Ready Position Get ball to 1B or P N/A Have Fun! Fun.
Balanced Stance Run through First Wrist Snap Fingers up above knees Anything goes
Grip/Knocking Knuckles Glove Points to Target Fingers down below knees Making Friends
Nose on Ball Snack is Key!
6 All above All above All above All above Get ball to 1B or P N/A Have Fun! Fun to learn!
Contact in front of front foot Explode from base Step to target
Ready Position
7 All above All above All Above All above All above Position on Rubber Have Fun! All above
Trunk Rotation - Power LListen to Base
CoachesStep, Point, Throw Ready + Creep Step Concept of Force Out Wrist flicks Intro to learning Desire to Learn
Direct Hand Path to Ball Explode from base "Ball to the Wall" Charge all Grounders Easiest Base Release Point Positive expectation
Finish/Follow Through Rounding bases Throwing elbow up Soft Hands Get Ball to P Sling (no windmill)
Shoulder to Shoulder Field ball out in Front Tag technique Focus on Target
Lateral movement Basic drills only
8 All above When to run/stay All above All above All above All above Have Fun! All above
Front Heel Lift/Toe TapCircle Rule (P
w/Ball)Trunk Rotation Drop Step Lead Runner Push off rubber Continue Learning Positive/Fun
Timing Short Pop Fly's Cutoff TechniqueStride and Step to
TargetTeam Cheers
9 All above All above All above All above All above All above Have Fun! All above
Timing - on ReleaseExplode on
ReleaseAccuracy/Repetition Learn grounder rhythm Situational Defense Develop Control Really learning Desire to improve
Bunting Sliding Longer Throws Learn backhand Communication Begin Windmill Start bearing down Team Cheers
10 All above All above All above All above All above All above Have Fun! All above
Hit ball where it is pitched Tagging up Perfect Technique Fly Balls Cutoffs/Relays Stay Tall Working hard
Hands Inside Ball Stealing Crow Hop (outfield throws) Fielding footwork Double Play Intro to work ethicDesire to improve and
Compete
Count AwarenessFreeze on Line
DriveTransfer footwork Rundowns Advanced Drills
Bat on plane of pitch Proper Leads Repetition and tuning Good Mechanics
Tuning Reps Aggressiveness Tuning
11 All above All above All above All above All above All above Have Fun! Goal Setting
Hit ball where it is pitched More Aggressive Accuracy/Strength Mental toughness Steal defenses Leg Drive/StrideWorking hard on
weaknessesMental toughness
Tuning Reps Perfect Technique Repetition and tuning Bunt defenses Perfect Technique
12 All above All above All above All above All above Concentration Have Fun! Compete to win
Tuning Reps Advanced Leads Arm Strength Aggressiveness Communication Control/CommandWorking hard on
weaknessesTeam Cheers
Perfect Technique Confidence
Go
als
Hitters that hit in front of the
plate, generate power from the
trunk, take their hands directly to
the ball, have muscle memory in
the strike zone, and load up and
release power efficiently.
Aggressive,
knowledgeable base
runners
Kids that use their trunk for
power, have good footwork,
throw with their elbows up.
Accurate and strong throwers
Confident, fundamentally sound
fielders. Aggressive fielders not
afraid to fail.
Confident, solid defense. Strong sense
of communication and positional
responsibilities.
Command and Technique
are Key Foundational
Elements. Once these
are established new
pitches can be
taught/learned.
Kids who love the game and
want to work hard to
improve.
Confident, hungry, and
positive can-do attitude
12U
10U
8U
6U