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2019 Event Information

& Session Outlines

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January 2019

Dear Coaches and Players,

Welcome to the 13th annual Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches’ Convention held in the Mohegan Sun's

newest venue, the Expo Center! We are excited to have you here. Our mission is to provide you with the very

best in coaching education; and once again this year we have secured top clinicians and designed a curriculum

that addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.

Here are a couple of convention notes for 2019:

- New this year, with our move to the more spacious Expo Center, we've created a new Demo Infield

in the back of the Exhibitor Zone, near the On Deck Sports Batting Cage. Make sure you attend one

of our interactive demos in this space during the convention.

- We have an event app that features the convention schedule, a list of exhibitors, a digital version of the event

handout and much more. Search Softball Coaches Convention in the app store. If you'd like to receive real-

time event updates and news, please allow us to push event notifications to your device of choice.

- Starting at 12:10pm, we are offering players and coaches the opportunity to meet and get autographs from

our attending softball stars - Lauren Chamberlain, Kelsey Stewart and Chelsea Goodacre - in the Exhibitor

Zone. See the event handout or app for details. Players have first priority for autographs.

- At 1:15pm, Softball Hall of Famer Sue Enquist is hosting a session - Big Fails, Big Moments & Big Lessons

- in Break-Out 1 featuring softball stars Lauren Chamberlain, Kelsey Stewart and Chelsea Goodacre. They’ll

share insights about the things that helped them improve - and you’ll get ideas for helping your players

improve, too.

- We encourage you to take advantage of time early in your day to visit exhibitors, as some exhibitors have

flights to catch later in the day and the Exhibitor Zone closes at 3:30pm. We have dedicated exhibitor time

from 7:45 - 8:15AM, from 10:30 - 11:15am, and again during lunch.

We believe our convention is more than just a day of player and coaching instruction; it is a chance to bounce

ideas off your fellow coaches and players and learn from each other. Our convention staff, exhibitors and guest

speakers will be available to you throughout the convention.

We thank all of our convention presenters for sharing their knowledge of and passion for the game. A special

thanks to our title sponsor, Mohegan Sun; and to our sponsors and exhibitors, whose support helps make this

convention possible.

Enjoy your time here; and if you have any thoughts on how to improve next year’s Mohegan Sun World

Softball Coaches’ Convention, please let us know. Wishing much success in your upcoming season!

Yours in softball and coaching,


WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 12, 2019:

Session Times Location 2019 Presenter 2019 Topic

7:00am - 9:30am GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

7:45am - 8:15am EXHIBITOR TIME

8:15am - 9:15am Break-Out #1 Sue Enquist Solving the Mental Toughness Epidemic:

Drills for Coaches, Players & Parents

Break-Out #2 Austin Wasserman

A Guide to High Level Throwing in Softball Players: Troubleshooting Overhand Throwing Mechanics

On Deck Sports

Batting Cage Louisville Slugger/

DeMarini Staff Louisville Slugger & DeMarini Bat Presentation & Demo

Infield Demo Area

Jennifer Hapanowicz with Young Pitching

Demonstrators Developing the Complete Pitcher: A Live Demo

9:30am - 10:30am Break-Out #1 Travis Wilson Developing Championship Hitters the Florida State Way

Break-Out #2 Whitney Goldstein Indoor Practice Planning: “Weather” You Like it or Not

On Deck Sports Batting Cage & Infield

Demo Area

Lauren Chamberlain and Kelsey Stewart with Denise Davis

& the Planet Fastpitch Team

Pitching, Hitting & Throwing Contests with Prizes!

10:30am - 11:15am EXHIBITOR TIME

On Deck Sports

Batting Cage

Bat Demo with Lauren Chamberlain and

Chelsea Goodacre Rawlings Bat Demo

Infield Demo Area

Jen Hapanowicz/USA Elite Training Team &

Salve Regina’s Jannelle Iaquinto

Hitting Stations and Training Tools Demo

11:15am - 12:05pm Break-Out #1 Lauren Chamberlain

and Sue Enquist Chamberlain on Power At The Plate with Coach Enquist

Break-Out #2

Rachael Powers with Kelsey Stewart

Infield Play Drills to Improve Glove Work, Range & Footwork

On Deck Innings

Batting Cage Chelsea Goodacre A Gold Glover's Favorite Catching Drills - Interactive Demo

Infield Demo Area Denise Davis

Test Your Speed, Spin and Rotational Axis with the Diamond Kinetics Smart Softball

12:05pm - 1:15pm EXHIBITOR TIME/LUNCH BREAK

Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event. No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.

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COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS: Complimentary coffee will be served beginning at 7:45AM in the Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth in the Exhibitor Zone while supplies last.

WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 12, 2019 (Continued):

Session Times Location 2019 Presenter 2019 Topic

12:10pm - 1:00pm Exhibitor Zone/ Rawlings Booth

Lauren Chamberlain Autograph Session presented by Rawlings Career NCAA Home Run Hitter & All-NPF Player

Exhibitor Zone/ Wilson Booth

Kelsey Stewart Autograph Session University of Florida All-American & Current USA National Team Member

Exhibitor Zone/ Rawlings Booth

Chelsea Goodacre Autograph Session presented by Rawlings 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Winner - USSSA Pride Catcher

12:05pm - 12:30pm On Deck Sports

Batting Cage Mizuno Staff Mizuno Bat Demo

Infield Demo Area PRODUCT DEMO

12:15pm - 1:00pm Break-Out #1

Recruiting Roundtable Presented by NCSA / Next College Student Athlete

Featuring Mary Holt-Kelsch (URI), Jeff Aumend (Nyack), Nick Goodreau (Saint Michael’s), Bob Huckabee (UMass Dartmouth) & Tony Kurucz (Herkimer)

(Session open to Coaches & Parents; closed to Student-Athletes)

12:30pm - 1:00pm On Deck Sports

Batting Cage Easton Staff Easton Bat Demo

Infield Demo Area PRODUCT DEMO

1:15pm - 2:15pm Break-Out #1 Big Fails, Big Moments & Big Lessons: Hot Seat with Lauren Chamberlain, Chelsea

Goodacre and Kelsey Stewart moderated by Sue Enquist

Break-Out #2 Denise Davis How to Build Your Pitching Gym for Under $25. Top 10 Drills Included.

Break-Out #3 Melissa Inouye Catching Fundamentals 101: Drills, Drills, Drills

On Deck Sports

Batting Cage BAT DEMO

Infield Demo Area Rachael Powers Infield Skills Interactive Demo

2:30pm - 3:15pm Break-Out #1 Travis Wilson Maximizing Your Team's Offensive Production

Break-Out #2 Whitney Goldstein What Is Our Culture, What Does It Look Like

Break-Out #3

Chelsea Goodacre and Jen Hapanowicz

How To Call A Game to Make Your Pitcher/Catcher Battery More Successful in Calling Games

On Deck Sports

Batting Cage BAT DEMO

Infield Demo Area

Denise Davis and Austin Wasserman

Hands On Pitching and Throwing Seminar for Coaches and Parents. Feel the Similarities of the Overhand Throw and the Pitch

Bring a Water Bottle!

3:30pm EXHIBITOR ZONE CLOSES

3:30pm - 4:20pm Break-Out #1 Sue Enquist 6 Top Drivers That Create Swing Inefficiency

Break-Out #2 Austin Wasserman Strength, Movement & Throwing Assessments for Softball Players

4:25pm - 5:15pm Break-Out #1 Melissa Inouye Defensive Drills That Involve Your Entire Team


2019 Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches' Convention Exhibitor Booth Locations

Company Name 2019

Booth Company Name 2019

Booth 99Pledges 421 Lee County Sports Development 318

Adrenaline Fundraising 212 LI Hot Stove Baseball 419

AdvoCare 108 Metro Team Outfitters 429

All Star Baseball Academy 518 Mizuno 105 & 204

Ampac Enterprises Inc. 216 & 217 NCSA - Next College Student Athlete 107 & 109

Baseball Heaven Sports Complex 315 New Balance 128

Batting Cages USA 118 On Deck Sports On Deck Sports

Beacon Athletics 425 & 524 Partac / Beam Clay 221 & 320

Bownet Sports 121 Planet Fastpitch 211 & 213

BSN Sports 231 & 330 Player Fee Warranty 519

Champions Events 218 Positive Coaching Alliance 521

Coastal Florida Sports Park/Sports Thread 513 Power-Tek Performance Gear 125 & 224

Cooperstown Bat Company 129 ProActive Travel 520

Diamond Sports 124 ProBatter Sports 131

Dick's Sporting Goods 325 & 424 PUKKA Headwear 230

Dirty South Bats 531 Radar Pitching Trainer 533

Dove Tail Bat 114 Rawlings Rawlings

Dudley 127 RealPlay Sports 515

Easton Sports 317 & 319 Rob Monte Art 517

Enovative Technologies 110 Sarec Group 220

ESP Specialty 426 Schutt Sports 310 & 312

Extra Innings 326 & 328 SCORE Sports 111

Fastpitch Nation & CT USSSA 529 & 527 Snap!Raise 126

FlightScope 431 Sports Tutor 321 & 420

Frank Herzog Photography 523 & 525 StanceCheck 219

Franklin Sports Inc. 113 Strong Sports Performance 414

Frank's Sports Shop 217 & 316 The Graphic Edge 405

FundCrazr 516 The Red Ball PMT 227

GameChanger 327 Traveling Teams 401 & 403

Gold Athletics 112 TURFACE Athletics 228

Ground Force Sports 418 USA Elite Training 206, 208 & 210

Hartford Yard Goats Table USA Softball 226

HitTrax 130 Valle Shield/Training Gloves 313 & 412

iSlide USA 116 Wilson Sporting Goods 225 & 324

JANT girl 415 & 417 Woodhaven Sports 416

Jaypro Sports 329, 331, 428 & 430

X-Grain Sportswear 104 & 106

K-Motion Interactive 229 Young Bat Company 427

Latent Performance 530 Zephyr Headwear 119

LeagueApps 526

We thank you in advance for supporting our convention exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout the year. You can find an exhibitor listing with their website addresses on our app or on our website.


SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 8:15AM – 9:15AM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Solving the Mental Toughness Epidemic: Drills for Coaches, Players & Parents

PRESENTER: Sue Enquist, Legendary UCLA Head Coach & NFCA Hall of Famer


1. 2018 National Softball Wellness Survey Results Summary-3 areas to understand

a. Players have spoken: Did you know?

b. Coaches opinion: Where they are most overwhelmed

c. Parents opinion: 2019 Expectations-Coach, be prepared

Notes:

2. Coaching Blunders: Don’t get caught doing these blunders in 2019

a. You

b. Your staff

c. Your team/parents/community

Notes:

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3. Practice-Team Activities-Wellness Warriors-5 MIN A DAY-Chalk Talk

a. Activity #1 – T.S.A. activity-We are taking flight!

b. Activity #2 - 33% Rule- Self-assess and solve

c. Activity #3 - Have my back – Owning my own (player) development

d. Activity #4 – J.O.T. – Coach + Team-Conflict management frame

Notes:

4. 2019 TEAM STANDARD- Pick one-5 min. a day

a. Pre-Practice-Collegiate program daily activity

b. Post-Practice-C.O.C. activities

Notes:

5. PARENT: DRILL/ACTIVITY: Parent Behavior ASSESSEMENT (free link)

a. POPC Index-Why aren’t we assessing parent’s behavior?-Link included

Notes:


TOPIC: A Guide to High Level Throwing in Softball Players: Troubleshooting Overhand

Throwing Mechanics

PRESENTER: Austin Wasserman, Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Wasserman Strength

& High Level Throwing


1. Throwing Development for Softball Players

a. Re-Define “Throw Like a Girl”

b. Understand Movement THROUGH Positions

c. Variational Training Using Unique Methods

2. Common Throwing Issues & Troubleshooting

a. Arm Pathways & Arm Shape Errors

b. Sequencing & Timing Errors

c. Lead Leg Patterning Errors

3. Practical Programming

a. Off-Season Training Session

b. In-Season Training Session

c. Pre-Practice Routine

d. Pre-Game Routine


TOPIC: Developing Championship Hitters the Florida State Way

PRESENTER: Travis Wilson, 2018 NCAA National Champion Coach, Florida State University


WHAT DO I BELIEVE A HITTING COACH IS?

Pre Pitch Routine

The Batter’s Box

Situation

Plan

The 0-0 Count

The Strike Zone

Moving Runners

On Deck

Extra Base Hits

Signs

The Cages

Respect the Game

Study


TOPIC: Indoor Practice Planning: “Weather” You Like it or Not

PRESENTER: Whitney Goldstein, Head Softball, Coach WPI


The Positives and Keys to a Successful Indoor Practice Plan

Our Indoor Facilities

Format of Practice

A. Agility/Warm-Up/Conditioning

B. Throwing Progression

C. Offense/Hitting Stations

D. Defense Breakdown/Individual Work

i. Infield

ii. Outfield

iii. Pitching

iv. Catching

E. Live/Situational Defense/Offense

F. Baserunning/Bunting

Examples of Practice Plans

SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Chamberlain on Power At The Plate with Coach Enquist

PRESENTER: Lauren Chamberlain, 2018 All-NPF Player & NCAA Career Home Run Leader

Sue Enquist, Legendary UCLA Head Coach & NFCA Hall of Famer


1. FOUNDATION-TOTAL ATHLETE PRINCIPLES-Understand the Hitter

a. Physical (game+training)

b. Mental (game+training+in between)

c. Character (drives Physical + Mental)

Notes:

2. GENERAL HITTING PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION-Kinetic Chain simplified. (VIDEO)

a. Power-What is “addition?”

b. Efficiency-What drives this?

c. Contact-Why is bat path important?

Notes:

3. CHAMBERLAIN’S SWING-LIVE DEMONSTRATION

a. Game Speed

b. Slow motion

Notes:

4. CHAMBERLAIN’S PRACTICE PACKAGE

a. Training-top 3 favorite softball drills for power and or contact (video + demo)

b. Metrics-Critical Objective data feedback

Notes:

SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #2

TOPIC: Infield Play Drills to Improve Glove Work, Range & Footwork

PRESENTER: Rachael Powers, Head Softball Coach, Wheaton College

Kelsey Stewart, USA Softball Infielder & Florida All-American


Process to Improve: 1. Understand that IT IS A PROCESS – it takes time 2. Develop What THE GAME ASKS FOR 3. Ball Separates from the Center 4. Continuous Momentum 5. Be Smooth & Fast, but Under Control – No Hard Lines

Footwork: Ladders – Footwork, Cardio, Balance, Body Control Continuous Fast Pace Touches Under Control

1. Just Footwork w/ Sprints (Before, After, Lateral, Drop Step) 2. W/ Bands & Repeat W/O Bands 3. Tennis Balls No Glove 4. W/ Glove – Tennis Ball, Softball etc.

Everyday’s:

1. Type of Throws – Because the Ball Dictates where I go and how I get there a. OF, IN, Cat b. Clock Throws c. Sway / Circles /Fig 8. – Starting to create weight shift / Momentum d. Dart e. On the Run f. Flips (F/B, F Glove / B Glove) g. Jam Step (backhand receive, “Jam” extra step to keep momentum /power. 5-6 Hole) h. Swing Step (behind Glove 4-3 Hole) i. Jump Step (Outreach backhand receive, “Jump” glove foot, turn, throw in air)

2. Glove Work – a. Bounce (No Glove) – Quick Transfer, Not a Catch b. On Knees – Triangle, Nose to Knuckles – F / B GB’s, SH, Bloop c. Stationary Ball Approach (R/L, Full) d. R/L, Full Approach GB, SH, Bloop e. Range Full Approach F/B GB’s, SH

i. First learn to get to the ball ii. Second learn to make the play – Ball Dictates How You Move

Where and When to Use What:

1. 1 Count / 3 Count Balls (Speed and Direction of the Ball does the thinking you just React) 2. Pitcher 3. Catcher 4. First Baseman 5. Third Baseman 6. MI’s

SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 1:15PM – 2:15PM: Break-Out #1

TOPIC: Big Fails, Big Moments & Big Lessons: Hot Seat with Lauren Chamberlain, Chelsea

Goodacre and Kelsey Stewart moderated by Sue Enquist

PRESENTER: Lauren Chamberlain, 2018 All-NPF Player & NCAA Career Home Run Leader

Chelsea Goodacre, 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, Current NPF USSSA Pride

Catcher & All-American at the University of Arizona

Kelsey Stewart, USA Softball Infielder & Florida All-American

Sue Enquist, Legendary UCLA Head Coach & NFCA Hall of Famer


1. OPENING STATEMENTS

a. Introduction

b. One tip for coaches-Do this tomorrow as their coach (for

your players)

Notes:

2. BIG MOMENTS-BEING “THE ONE” Success under pressure.

a. The big moment

b. Lesson Learned-For coaches/players to apply tomorrow

Notes:

3. BIG FAILS-BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF GREATNESS-FAILURE RECOVERY

a. My ONE big FAIL

b. Lesson learned-For coaches/players to apply tomorrow

Notes:

4. BIGGEST PHYSICAL LESSSONS-Favorite Drill

a. Offense

b. Defense

c. Training

Notes:

5. BIGGEST TEAM LESSONS-Favorite activity or processes your team executed

a. Training

b. Gameday

c. Personal

Notes:


TOPIC: How to Build Your Pitching Gym for Under $25. Top 10 Drills Included.

PRESENTER: Denise Davis, Founder of Planet Fastpitch & Youth Pitching Expert


# 1 CARDBOARD DRILL •Upper Arm Compression NOTES: •Pre-Release to Release Identification

# 2 2 BY DRILL •Stride Foot Placement NOTES: •Drive Leg & Hip Activation

#3 ANGLE DRILL •Awareness of throwing pattern NOTES: •Increase carrying angle of pitching arm

#4 PVC FLIP DRILL •Internal rotation NOTES: •Develops forearm strength

#5 FLAPPER DRILL •Timing and path of circle NOTES: •Audio and sensory feedback

#6 PULLEY DRILL •Glove arm function NOTES: •Hip rotation

#7 PATHWAY DRILL •Stride efficiency NOTES: •Enables lower half energy release

#8 PVC-PUSH DRILL •Upper/lower body timing adjustment NOTES: •Motion start optimization

#9 SHIN ANGLE DRILL •Strengthens motion start NOTES: •Trains an attacking posture

#10 MIDFOOT DRILL •Triple flexion to triple extension NOTES: •Generates ground force power


TOPIC: Catching Fundamentals 101: Drills, Drills, Drills

PRESENTER: Melissa Inouye, Head Softball Coach, Fordham University


1. Important Qualities of a Catcher a. Leadership b. Critic c. Realist d. Psychologist e. Cheerleader f. Pitching Coach g. Being a good teammate h. Grit i. Physical qualities – the ability to catch, throw and block

2) The Foundation a. Stance – feet b. Signals c. Glove Positioning d. Moving to a corner

3) Being Able To Be A CATCHer a. Receiving and Framing Drills

i. Barehand ii. With Glove iii. Variations

4) Blocking a. Progression drills

i. Positioning – dry ii. On Knees iii. Glove iv. Full

b. Variations

5) Transfer/Exchange a. Progression drills

i. Positioning – check hand/glove position, where to transfer ball ii. On knees – focus on upper body (receiving ball and transfer) iii. On feet – focusing on timing iv. In motion

6) Throwing – Have to be able to throw on our feet as well as off our knees! a. Shuffle/Gather b. Pivot c. Knees d. Step out and throw


TOPIC: Maximizing Your Team's Offensive Production

PRESENTER: Travis Wilson, 2018 NCAA National Champion Coach, Florida State University


What Do I Have? What Do I Want my Offense to Look Like? What Wins Games? How Do I Help my Players Be Successful? Can my Offense Beat Anyone?


TOPIC: What Is Our Culture, What Does It Look Like

PRESENTER: Whitney Goldstein, Head Softball Coach, WPI


Keys to Culture and Leadership

A. Culture

B. Vision

C. People

D. Values

E. History of Program

F. Leadership and Communication

G. Actions/Accountability

What Is Culture?

Why Build Culture?

A. Achieve Goals

B. Establish Standards

C. Reduce Conflict

D. Positive Influence

E. Recruitment

What Does Culture Look Like Within Your Own Team/Program?

A. Team Expectations

a. Attainable, Memorable, and Visible

B. Calendars and Organization

a. Alleviate Stress and Worries

b. Handouts

c. Parent Meeting

C. Community Service

a. WPI Examples

D. Themes

a. WPI Examples

E. Goals and Leadership

a. Adapt for Each Team and Year

F. Academic Check-Ins/Knowing Your Players

G. Class Culture/Team Chemistry

a. Prepare

b. Build Leadership and Chemistry

c. WPI Examples


TOPIC: How To Call A Game to Make Your Pitcher/Catcher Battery More Successful in Calling

Games

PRESENTER: Chelsea Goodacre, 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, Current NPF USSSA Pride

Catcher & All-American at the University of Arizona

Jen Hapanowicz, USA Elite Training Founder & Youth Softball Instructor


Understand The Factors

The Catcher

The best view of the game

Use the Catcher’s knowledge – instincts of reading the game

Pitcher

Know their strength

What is working that day??

Use the CHANGE – UP

Not every pitcher is the same

The Batter

Assess them- what are their strength and weakness

Umpire

What are they calling? We can’t change them!

The 3 Zones 1. What the batter wants to hit. 2. What the pitcher likes to throw. 3. What the umpire will call.

Prepare the Battery During Practice

Catcher

When do we start teaching them to call games?

Need to talk to battery about setting batters up

“Class Room Time” - teach the game to your player Pitchers

Practice Pressure situations

Prove how to call pitches – With the Stats!

Teach pitcher to break ball late. Can batters really see the ball all the way?

Pre Game Communication –“In the Bullpen”

Game like... Simulate an inning

Assess the warm –up and how to make adjustments Game Communication

Between Players & Coaches

Making the Adjustment for Game factors

The best pitch in Softball is a “Strike”

To be successful get a head of the count - The Stats prove it! Post-Game Analysis

How many first pitch strikes? Did we pitch from ahead or behind count

Discuss the controllable and uncontrollable game factors

How was the pitchers mental game?

Did the catcher communicate important game Intel to coach


TOPIC: 6 Top Drivers That Create Swing Inefficiency

PRESENTER: Sue Enquist, Legendary UCLA Head Coach & NFCA Hall of Famer


1. What you will see in 2019 & how to prepare

a. What: Player hitting mobility and stability screen/assessments

b. When: Pre practice regiment

c. How: Individual movement assessments by the coach

Notes:

2. Why are objective screens important to all levels of play?

a. Relationship between efficiency/power and mobility/stability

b. Building blocks in the total hit training pyramid & injury prevention

c. Common language (coach, player, parent, training, medical expert)

Notes:

3. Hitting Assessment– Defining the three critical areas to measure

a. Power- Speed of each body part and if it is sequentially in sync (addition)

b. Efficiency-No extra moves which inhibits proper timing

c. Contact – Proper timing and bat path

Notes:

4. Contact inhibitors & assessments (video demonstrations)

a. Sway

b. Backward Posture

c. No Spacing

d. No pressure between legs

e. Casting hands

f. Swinging down (small zone)

Notes:


TOPIC: Strength, Movement & Throwing Assessments for Softball Players

PRESENTER: Austin Wasserman, Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Wasserman Strength

& High Level Throwing


1. Strength & Movement Assessments for Softball Players

a. Common Restrictions & Limitations b. Understand Pelvis Movement/Weight Shift & Rotational Ability c. How Strength & Power Development Correlate to Throwing Velocity

2. Throwing Assessment

a. Arm Pathways & Arm Shape Scores b. Sequencing & Timing Scores c. Lead Leg Patterning Scores d. Identify and Categorize Each Athlete

3. Needs Analysis: What Does Each Athlete Require?

a. Catcher Needs & Drills b. Infielder Needs & Drills

c. Outfielder Needs & Drills


TOPIC: Defensive Drills That Involve Your Entire Team

PRESENTER: Melissa Inouye, Head Softball Coach, Fordham University


Team Defensive Focus

Must be able to throw and catch in order to play softball!!

Approximately 70% of defensive errors are throwing errors

Throwing is all about good footwork

Trusting your glove – catching with one hand

Being creative and making throwing and catching a BIG DEAL and not just a “warm up”

Team Defensive Drills

1) Box/4 Corners – variations

2) Side rapid fire throw/catch

3) Star

4) Circle

5) 3 man relay – includes conditioning

6) Zig Zag

7) Parallel OTR

8) Circle OTR

9) Everyone’s an Infielder

10) Everyone’s an Outfielder

11) Crossfire

12) T drill

13) Diamond fungo

14) 3 fielders and receivers

15) 3 and 5 man fungo

16) Cardio triangle

17) Base Chase

18) 21 outs

19) 12 minute full field

20) Multiples


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2019 Event Information & Session Outlines€¦ · Drills for Coaches, Players & Parents Break-Out #2 Austin Wasserman A Guide to High Level Throwing in Softball Players: Troubleshooting