with John Tschida, University of St. Thomas Head Coach; All-time winningest Division III coach with a career record of 573-98, 3x national championship coach, 2x NFCA Division III National Coach of the Year
Develop a short, quick, efficient swing!
Step into the batter's box with three-time national championship coach, John Tschida, as he leads you through a comprehensive video library of all the drills needed to perfect the fundamentals and the mechanics required to drive the softball.
To open, Coach Tschida demonstrates, step-by-step, how to build a mechanically proper swing. He then leads you through 70 common mistakes players make in their swings and shows you how you can help them correct these faults. Tschida's covers the fundamentals, faults and corrections for the:
Stance
Loading Phase of the Swing
Unloading Phase of the Swing
Rotation Phase of the Swing
Bat Lag Phase of the Swing
Contact Phase of the Swing
Extension Phase of the Swing
And more.
From there, Tschida demonstrates over 110 hitting drills that you can use with your team to ensure they are using proper form. These drills cover the areas of rhythm and timing, load and trigger, linear stride, rotation, power and bat speed, elbow connection and contact, extension, bat control, and adjustments.
The fundamentals, drills and corrections shown in this video will help you develop more fundamentally sound hitters for your team.
265 minutes. 2009.
Mega Softball Drills: Pitching
with John Tschida, University of St. Thomas Head Coach; All-time winningest Division III coach with a career record of 573-98, 3x national championship coach, 2x NFCA Division III National Coach of the Year
Develop better control and more explosion in your pitchers.
This extensive library of pitching drills features more than 90 exercises from three-time national championship coach - John Tschida. Coach Tschida demonstrates drills that will help you work with your players to correct common mistakes in their pitching form to develop effective throws.
Starting with wrist snaps to build the throwing motion, Tschida demonstrates drills that encourage your players to maintain a loose wrist and loose arm. These drills will eliminate restrictions in your pitchers delivery, which will give you top velocity. Tschida moves to drills that will help keep your players balanced and develop a consistent stride to maximize the effectiveness of their pitches.
From there, Tschida shares drills that focus on the rotational part of the pitching motion and the follow through that work on finishing off pitches properly. Tschida closes with drills to increase velocity and build control. He also includes some competitive drills that bring all of the elements together and force your players to focus on the entire motion to throw a quality pitch.
Many of these drills presented provide your payers with immediate feedback so they can adjust their mechanics as needed. With these drills you will be able to work with your players to develop their pitching mechanics and fundamentals.
147 minutes. 2009.
Mega Softball Drills: Fielding
with John Tschida, University of St. Thomas Head Coach; All-time winningest Division III coach with a career record of 573-98, 3x national championship coach, 2x NFCA Division III National Coach of the Year
Mold your team into a championship caliber defensive squad!
NCAA Division III All-Time winningest coach, John Tschida, leads you through over 50 drills that will emphasize proper fielding mechanics and technique to develop ready position, approach, soft hands, diving technique, flips, double plays and relay throws in your players' to get the most out of them defensively.
Coach Tschida starts by showing a proper ready position and how to react to the ball coming into play. These drills will show your fielders how to take the most efficient path to the ball and make the play.
Tschida moves into first step approach drills, developing good hands and diving drills. He emphasizes proper mechanics at all times and uses his players to demonstrate each of these techniques. Finally, Tschida takes you through double plays, relays and cuts, and tags.
Tschida's on-field demonstration of each drill allows you to see how to set-up and execute each drill. He also notes many common mistakes players make performing these drills and during game play, and shows you how you can correct them. This is the most comprehensive video library of drills on the market today that will help you to perfect your team's defensive fundamentals and the mechanics required to get the most of your players' abilities.
with George Wares, Central College Head Coach, 840 Career wins, 2007 inductee to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, 4x National Championship Coach
Nasty weather doesn't have to cost your team practice time or effectiveness!
Hall of Fame coach George Wares gives you unprecedented "all access" to his indoor practice routine. Join Wares as he conducts two complete Dutch practices using an indoor facility. Wares takes you through each practice step-by-step explaining the purpose behind his methods, teaching and coaching his players and talking to his team.
Prepare your players for fast-paced game situations by using Wares' high intensity drills. Wares reveals the drills he uses for warm-up, throwing, hitting, infield, outfield, baserunning and working on special situations. Learn how to add requirements to your drills that will force your athletes to stay focused throughout practice.
Wares demonstrates how to keep your players active in practice (hitters, runners, defense) and how to maximize reps for each of your athletes.
See how Wares builds team cohesion and chemistry with fun team building activities at the end of his practices.
With this inside look into Wares' indoor practices, you too can lead your team through high intensity, game-like, pressure-filled drills and situations that will prepare them for any game situation!
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
How does the USA National Team hone thier defensive skills? We'll show you. In this volume, you'll see how the team prepares to defend against the best players in the world. With thier gloves, arms and voices, you'll see how each player is in tune with their teammates, and learn the proper techniques to make the tough plays and execute an error-free defense.
Competitive Games & Drills for Softball Practice with Roanna Brazier, Head Coach, Ohio University
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.
32 minutes. 2000.
Drills for Successful Pitching with Diane Stephenson, Head Coach, Indiana University
Coach Stephenson describes in detail the important factors and innovative drills she and her staff use to develop their pitchers. Included in this tape are 10 strengths and conditioning drills designed to improve strength in arm, shoulder, wrist, and legs. Drills to improve arm speed, balance, explosion, spin and rotation, proper pitching mechanics, and fielding are demonstrated.
34 minutes. 2000.
Drills for Successful Catching with Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State University
Coach Joseph gives a detailed account of what it takes to play the catching position. She covers the important
See all the items in this series!
Competitive Games & Drills for Softball Practice
Drills for Successful Pitching
Drills for Successful Catching
The Complete Defensive Drill Tape
Drills for Improving Outfield Play and Throwing Techniques
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.
30 minutes. 2008.
Fundamentals of Pitching
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.
41 minutes. 2008.
Slapping and The Short Game
Featuring: Amy Hillenbrand,Team Leader of the USA Softball Women's National Team. Andrea Duran,Infielder for the World Champion Women's National Team and NCAA Division 1 All-American Caitlin Lowe,Outfielder for the World Champion Women's National Team and NCAA Division 1 All-American.
One of the areas in the game of softball that gets overlooked is the short game. Most of the attention is focused on the long ball. But those big hits are more meaningful if you have runners on base to drive home. This Volume will teach you that putting the ball in play is critical to your team's success and will show you how to get the most out of your at-bats.
52 minutes. 2008.
Fundamentals of Hitting
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.
51 minutes. 2008.
Hitting Drills
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
To compete on a championship level, you need to have a desire for excellence. But it's also necessary to display poise during stressful situations. To see quality results on the field, you need to prepare accordingly. In this Volume, Coach Candrea demonstates his hitting drills program, helping you and your teamready your skills and instincts for any situation in the batter's box.
54 minutes. 2008.
Defensive Drills
Featuring: Mike Candrea, Head Coach of the USA Softball Womens National Team
How does the USA National Team hone thier defensive skills? We'll show you. In this volume, you'll see how the team prepares to defend against the best players in the world. With thier gloves, arms and voices, you'll see how each player is in tune with their teammates, and learn the proper techniques to make the tough plays and execute an error-free defense.
with Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State University; 2003 Big Ten Coach of the Year
Coach Joseph gives a detailed account of what it takes to play the catching position. She covers the important characteristics and skills needed to be a successful catcher. Areas covered and demonstrated include throwing mechanics, framing pitches, blocking pitches, picking off runners, and fielding drills covering pop-ups, bunts, wild pitches, double play, and tag coverage.
with Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State University; 2003 Big Ten Coach of the Year
Coach Joseph provides a comprehensive drill series incorporating more than 25 drills to improve defensive plays. Players demonstrate these drills and cover infield and outfield play as well as pitching and catching. Infield drills include footwork, fielding ground balls, bunts, turning the double play, and completing the force out. Outfield drills include throwing, footwork, catching balls hit overhead, and diving. Blocking pitches and fielding bunts is included in the catching discussion, as well as fielding ground balls from the pitching position.
with Donna Bonebrake, former Assistant Coach, Indiana University
Coach Bonebrake presents an in-depth hitting video, and has players demonstrate 25 drills to improve all areas of hitting. Areas discussed include stride, pivot, proper swing, balance, strong finishing with the hands, and hitting different pitch locations. Drills are demonstrated to improve techniques in all areas and include soft-toss drills and drills using the T.
with Diane Stephenson, former Head Coach, Indiana University
Coach Stephenson covers two important defensive areas: Throwing techniques and outfield play. In the throwing techniques segment, Stephenson covers the important fundamental areas of throwing from the young player to the collegiate player. The drills included will help teach the techniques she discusses. In her discussion of outfield play, Stephenson demonstrates angles to the ball, charging the ball, the use of crow hops to generate power behind the throw, fielding balls hit on the ground, catching fly balls near the fence, and when balls are hit in the sun.
with Diane Stephenson, former Head Coach, Indiana University
Coach Stephenson describes in detail the important factors and innovative drills she and her staff use to develop their pitchers. Included in this tape are 10 strengths and conditioning drills designed to improve strength in arm, shoulder, wrist, and legs. Drills to improve arm speed, balance, explosion, spin and rotation, proper pitching mechanics, and fielding are demonstrated.
with Eugene Lenti, DePaul University Head Coach; Coach Lenti ranks 10th all-time among DI coaches with 983 wins, and is a 2008 inductee to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Before hitting the field for practice, Coach Lenti lets players know that practice is done at game speed. In this clinic-setting presentation, Lenti begins with the proper throwing grip as well as correct fielding technique and footwork. From there he moves into special tosses and flips, including backhand flips and the underhand toss. Lenti believes that situations must be worked on each day - he includes the pitchers' technique to execute a 1-2-3 double play. Lenti demonstrates a number of his favorite drills to use during practice. He also talks about the importance of the mental side of the game to good defensive teams.
with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists
In this comprehensive softball DVD, Coach Walton takes you through his extensive hitting program of drills and confidence-building strategies. Walton starts with special hitting approaches including different slaps and bunts and the game situations that make them effective. From there Walton teaches his six hitting strategies: Building the swing, visual preparation, game preparation, mental preparation, in-game adjustments and post-game adjustments. Within these strategies, Walton presents an expansive set of drills that help build and improve on your hitter's confidence, technique and timing. He takes into account all the different types of hitters from quick-running bunters and slappers to power hitters, and gives you special advice for each. Every hitter is different, and this excellent DVD provides you with ways to play to their strengths.
97 minutes. 2009.
Infield and Outfield Skills & Drills
with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists
Coach Walton knows how to maximize his fielders' performance and has a record setting 70-win season to prove it. With the help of his Assistant Coach Jenny Gladding, Walton shows you an extensive list of drills they use to get the most out of their infield and outfield. Ground balls, short hops, double plays, bunts, plays at the plate, deep fly balls, drop steps and plays off the wall are just some of the skills and exercises Walton delivers. He also covers the importance of good communication, working with other fielders, getting every player involved and being prepared for any defensive situation. A great team starts with a great defense, so prepare your team with these proven drills.
109 minutes. 2009.
Preparing Your Team for Perfect Practice
with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists
Coach Walton is an expert on getting the most out of his team. In this excellent softball DVD, he presents the extensive practice schedule that contributed to the Gator's record setting 70-win season. With the help of Steve Orris, Florida's Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, the practice kicks off with a 20-minute set of stretches and agility drills, followed by Walton's throw-and-catch isolation drills. These drills work on throwing technique by concentrating on specific parts of the player's body. From there, Coach Walton gives you an in-depth look at his team's defense. Walton runs the Gators through multiple defensive situations including different types of bunt defenses, slap defense, baserunning situations and more. Walton then presents various offensive situations, incorporating the entire team through different stations for hitting, pitching, baserunning and fielding. Finally, Walton discusses the importance of baserunning, which he demonstrates through a series of drills emphasizing various offensive situations such as stealing, running on a bunt and pass balls. This DVD is an excellent tool for coaches at any level.
151 minutes. 2009.
The Complete Pitching Workout
with Jennifer Rocha, University of Florida Assistant Softball Coach; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists; Back-to-back NFCA Southeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year
Florida Pitching Coach Jennifer Rocha takes you through an extensive five-day workout that the Gators use to prepare pitchers for game day. Each day presents a variety of challenges for your pitchers including fundamentals, great drills, work on spin pitches, locating pitches, endurance, game situations and more. Rocha teaches, coaches, and demonstrates specific drills to work on all areas of the workout. All of these critical skills are woven into this five day workout program that will have your pitchers coming the ballpark loose, focused, and ready to play!
with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists
Coach Walton is an expert on getting the most out of his team. In this excellent softball DVD, he presents the extensive practice schedule that contributed to the Gator's record setting 70-win season. With the help of Steve Orris, Florida's Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, the practice kicks off with a 20-minute set of stretches and agility drills, followed by Walton's throw-and-catch isolation drills. These drills work on throwing technique by concentrating on specific parts of the player's body. From there, Coach Walton gives you an in-depth look at his team's defense. Walton runs the Gators through multiple defensive situations including different types of bunt defenses, slap defense, baserunning situations and more. Walton then presents various offensive situations, incorporating the entire team through different stations for hitting, pitching, baserunning and fielding. Finally, Walton discusses the importance of baserunning, which he demonstrates through a series of drills emphasizing various offensive situations such as stealing, running on a bunt and pass balls. This DVD is an excellent tool for coaches at any level.
with John Tschida, University of St. Thomas Head Coach; All-time winningest Division III coach with a career record of 573-98, 3x national championship coach, 2x NFCA Division III National Coach of the Year
Mold your team into a championship caliber defensive squad!
NCAA Division III All-Time winningest coach, John Tschida, leads you through over 50 drills that will emphasize proper fielding mechanics and technique to develop ready position, approach, soft hands, diving technique, flips, double plays and relay throws in your players' to get the most out of them defensively.
Coach Tschida starts by showing a proper ready position and how to react to the ball coming into play. These drills will show your fielders how to take the most efficient path to the ball and make the play.
Tschida moves into first step approach drills, developing good hands and diving drills. He emphasizes proper mechanics at all times and uses his players to demonstrate each of these techniques. Finally, Tschida takes you through double plays, relays and cuts, and tags.
Tschida's on-field demonstration of each drill allows you to see how to set-up and execute each drill. He also notes many common mistakes players make performing these drills and during game play, and shows you how you can correct them. This is the most comprehensive video library of drills on the market today that will help you to perfect your team's defensive fundamentals and the mechanics required to get the most of your players' abilities.
