with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville Associate Head Coach; 2X Big East Champions; 2006 Big East Conference coaching staff of the year; former Purdue University Head Coach
Carol Bruggeman, whose teams are known for their aggressive and assertive play, explains the importance of good baserunning and proper sliding technique. She demonstrates drills for proper running form, how to get out of the batter's box, lead-offs, turns at the bases, tagging up and sliding. Bruggeman also explains proper technique for the straight in, pop up, hook and headfirst slides, and shows drills for each type of slide.
with Roanna Brazier, University of Wisconsin Pitching Coach; former Ohio University Head Coach
More than 30 drills to challenge your players and keep your practices fun and exciting! Using a heavy dose of defensive drills with a few offensive drills sprinkled in, Brazier reinforces individual and team techniques. While many of the drills are appropriate for any level, she also includes a number of drills for intermediate to advanced athletes. Brazier highlights the objectives of each drill, suggestions for level of play, and key elements each coach should stress during the drill's execution.
Featuring: Mike Candrea, Head Coach of the USA Softball Womens National Team
Cat Osterman, Pitcher for the World Championship Women's National Team and one of only two NCAA pitchers ever to throw more than 2,000 strickouts
You'd be hard pressed to find a better softball picher than Cat Osterman. This Olympic gold medalist owns four of the top six seasons for the NCAA's best strikeout ratio. In this DVD, Cat shows you how she became an elite player and shares what you can do to train like a champion and improve your pitching.
featuring Ken Eriksen, former assistant coach of the USA Softball Women's National Team
The catcher's position is arguably the most important position on the field in fast pitch softball, and by following Coach Eriksen's trademarked tips, you will be on your way towards anchoring your team's success.
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville Associate Head Coach; 2X Big East Champions; 2006 Big East Conference coaching staff of the year; former Purdue University Head Coach
In this comprehensive video, Bruggeman explains and demonstrates the basic positioning for each player on the softball field. She demonstrates the correct ready position for both the middle infielders and corner positions. In addition, Bruggeman highlights the importance of good footwork, good throwing technique, and proper base positioning. She demonstrates footwork for the cross over and drop step along with correct positioning at the bases for force plays and tag outs.
Featuring: Mike Candrea, Head Coach of the USA Softball Womens National Team Andrea Duran,Infielder for the World Champion Women's National Team and NCAA Division 1 All-American
Follow these tips from legendary head coach Mike Candrea as he guides you through the keys to becoming a better hitter. Nothing makes a player better than hard work. Candrea's pilosophy on hitting has been proven successful at every level of softball from the youth ranks to college and all the way to the Olympic podium.
with Linda Wells, former Arizona State University Head Softball Coach, Dutch National Softball Team Coach (2008 OlympicS), 2004 Head Olympic Coach - Greek National Team
Add or develop a dynamic component of your offense by utilizing and maximizing the slap-hitter. Coach Wells, with over 900 wins, has developed lethal offensive teams and has successfully utilized the slap-hitter as an offensive threat. In this video, Coach Wells has a former player and slap hitting specialist demonstrate and explain what it takes to become a successful slap hitter. They first discuss the process of converting and developing a slap hitter, advantages of slap hitting, and bat selection for slap hitters. Next, they discuss and demonstrate the sequencing of slap hitting by walking through the box positions, footwork, hand motion, body movement, types of slaps, making adjustments, and utilizing the fake slap and bunts. Coach Wells then shares multiple progression drills to develop and perfect the mechanics and timing of slap hitting using tee work, toss drills, and pitching machines. Slap hitters will learn how to effectively read the defense, gain bat control, put the ball down, and get down the line for team success!
with Linda Wells, former Arizona State University Head Softball Coach, Dutch National Softball Team Coach (2008 OlympicS), 2004 Head Olympic Coach - Greek National Team
Learn proper hitting mechanics, principles, drills, and tips from one of the best hitting instructors in softball. In this DVD, Coach Wells gives comprehensive and detailed instruction on becoming a successful hitter. To teach the concepts effectively, Coach Wells takes a hitter through all stages of physical and mental preparation and execution beginning in the on-deck circle and ending with a full swing. Wells breaks down all of the mechanics of the swing in a step-by-step progression, including stance, box positioning, load and stride, hand and head position, the full swing, contact points, and follow-through. She also discusses hitting various pitches such as the curveball, screwball, riseball, dropball, and change-up, as well as situational hitting. Coach Wells then shares over 15 drills and tips to develop and master the proper swing mechanics and principles to become a consistent, successful hitter at any level of the game!
with Ricci Woodard, Southwest Texas State University
During the 2001 season, her first at Southwest Texas State, Ricci Woodard led the Bobcats to their best record in school history and a number 17 ranking nationally. In this video, Woodard unveils her techniques for slap hitting and shares important tips on other areas of hitting. For coaching the slappers, she focuses on placement of the hitter in the batter's box, hand placement on the bat, footwork, and getting out of the box. She includes five essential drills for teaching a slap hitter and perfecting these techniques. In the bonus hitting techniques section, Woodard zeroes in on the point of contact and the stride as the keys to driving the ball. Seven great drills bring these techniques into focus. Using these same hitting techniques, the 2002 Bobcats set the NCAA single game home run record hitting eight home runs in one game!
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
As a former high school coach and now one of the most successful Division III Coaches, Christowski knows all of the key foundations to developing a successful pitcher. This video provides the young pitcher with step-by-step instruction on the importance of ball size, grip, wrist snap, release, stride and footwork. He also discusses foot placement on the pitching rubber, presentation of the softball, weight transfer and the delivery.
with Nancy Evans, former University of Arizona Assistant Softball Coach, #1 All-time Winning Percentage in NCAA (.938) as a player, 1998 National Player of the Year, 6 NCAA Championships (as player & coach)
Coach Nancy Evans has been successful at every level of her playing and coaching career, as she developed into the top college pitcher as a two-time All-American and has the all-time NCAA best winning percentage (.938), currently plays professional softball and coaches at one of the premiere college softball programs in the US. Through her experience and instruction, Coach Evans has gained a comprehensive knowledge in every aspect of becoming a complete pitcher and shares in this video the step-by-step progression to develop and succeed as a windmill pitcher. Using one-on-one player-coach demonstration, Evans breaks down every step in the pitching process from choosing the best grip to the full pitch and fielding position. Coach Evans moves through a progression of drills to develop the correct mechanics in every stage of the pitch and strongly emphasizes mastering skills through monotonous repetition and consistent practice routines in route to better accuracy, correct spin, and pitch speed. This step by step progression of the basics and fundamentals of windmill pitching can be applied and practiced at any level from beginner to advanced, and is essential to learning how to pitch the correct way!
Featuring: Mike Candrea, Head Coach of the USA Softball Womens National Team
Cat Osterman, Pitcher for the World Championship Women's National Team and one of only two NCAA pitchers ever to throw more than 2,000 strickouts
You'd be hard pressed to find a better softball picher than Cat Osterman. This Olympic gold medalist owns four of the top six seasons for the NCAA's best strikeout ratio. In this DVD, Cat shows you how she became an elite player and shares what you can do to train like a champion and improve your pitching.
Defensive Positioning for Infielders and Outfielders
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville Associate Head Coach; 2X Big East Champions; 2006 Big East Conference coaching staff of the year; former Purdue University Head Coach
In this comprehensive video, Bruggeman explains and demonstrates the basic positioning for each player on the softball field. She demonstrates the correct ready position for both the middle infielders and corner positions. In addition, Bruggeman highlights the importance of good footwork, good throwing technique, and proper base positioning. She demonstrates footwork for the cross over and drop step along with correct positioning at the bases for force plays and tag outs.
45 minutes. 2001.
Team Offensive Strategies
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent State University, 2X MAC Champions; 2X MAC Coach of the Year; over 600 career victories
This video examines techniques to create offensive production. Linder explains what it takes to develop an offensive philosophy, how to put together a strong line-up and how to use a sign system. She discusses and demonstrates offensive strategies like: bunt and slap strategies, stealing, and base running which will help your team put more runs on the scoreboard. Linder also includes methods for getting the most out of your players in practice.
2001. 55 minutes.
The Complete Guide to Beginning Pitching
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
As a former high school coach and now one of the most successful Division III Coaches, Christowski knows all of the key foundations to developing a successful pitcher. This video provides the young pitcher with step-by-step instruction on the importance of ball size, grip, wrist snap, release, stride and footwork. He also discusses foot placement on the pitching rubber, presentation of the softball, weight transfer and the delivery.
2001.40 minutes.
The Complete Guide to Beginning Catching
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
Henry Christowski was once a catcher himself and has successfully coached the position at both the high school and college level. He explains all the basics of this critical position such as the importance of protective equipment, the strength and accuracy in a catcher's arm, gripping the ball, releasing the ball and the follow through, how to frame the pitch, blocking the pitch in the dirt, catching pop flies, how to handle runners on base, fielding bunts, dropped third strikes, plays at home plate and wild pitches. Finally, he covers other important areas such as the stance behind the plate and which stance to use based on the situation.
2001. 40 minutes.
Baserunning, Stealing and Sliding
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville Associate Head Coach; 2X Big East Champions; 2006 Big East Conference coaching staff of the year; former Purdue University Head Coach
Carol Bruggeman, whose teams are known for their aggressive and assertive play, explains the importance of good baserunning and proper sliding technique. She demonstrates drills for proper running form, how to get out of the batter's box, lead-offs, turns at the bases, tagging up and sliding. Bruggeman also explains proper technique for the straight in, pop up, hook and headfirst slides, and shows drills for each type of slide.
35 minutes. 2001.
Essentials of Throwing and Catching
with Donna Bonebrake, former Assistant Coach, Indiana University
Bonebrake explains and demonstrates proper overhand throwing and catching techniques. She covers the proper grip, wrist snap, release and follow through. She demonstrates proper catching techniques and explains the importance of proper footwork, use of two hands, and catching above the waist and below the waist. Bonebrake also discusses how to alleviate the fear factor of catching a thrown ball. This video also includes demonstrations of more than a dozen drills for all aspects of throwing and catching.
2001. 40 minutes.
Hitting Drills and Mechanics
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent State University, 2X MAC Champions; 2X MAC Coach of the Year; over 600 career victories
Linder breaks down the mechanics of the swing into three categories: lower body, upper body and head/eyes. The lower body consists of the stance, load, stride and pivot. The head and eyes consists of stillness and a focal point. The upper body consists of bat position, the load, swing, pivot, extension and the follow through. She explains and demonstrates the different pitch locations and how to make the necessary adjustments to hit the pitch. Includes dry swing, tee and soft toss drills.
2001. 46 minutes.
Team Defensive Strategies
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent State University, 2X MAC Champions; 2X MAC Coach of the Year; over 600 career victories
In this video, Linder details what it takes to develop a defensive system that fits your team. She diagrams and demonstrates all the possible bunt coverages, steal defenses, and 1st & 3rd base defenses. She discusses passed balls, fly ball priorities and relays. All demonstrations and drills are shown clearly using youth softball players.
2001. 40 minutes.
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Defensive Positioning for Infielders and Outfielders
