This is an introduction to coaching philosophy and how to teach softball skills. The book shows techniques for teaching fundamental softball skills step-by-step, what to teach and how to teach it. The text covers the coach's major responsibilities, how to be an effective coach, how to communictae with young athletes, how to plan and teach sport skills sequentially, how to prevent and care for injuries and how to protect against legal liability. In addition, the book describes how to teach softball techniques and strategies; explains how to detect and correct common errors made by young softball players; outlines 29 drills that will develop players's skills and teamwork; and illustrates softball skills, tactics, and drills including throwing, catching, hitting and baserunning.
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Coaching Youth Softball,
By Ken Demers (West Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coaching Youth Softball (Coaching youth sports series) (Paperback)
A more appropriate title would have been "The Psychological Aspects of Coaching Youth Softball". This book's strength is in that area. However, I was very disapointed in it's minimal discussion of specific drills (batting, defense, base running etc.)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Psychology of Coaching,
By Peach "jmp" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coaching Youth Softball (Coaching youth sports series) (Paperback)
This book is a great book to discuss the pshycological aspect of coaching. The book discussed what it means to be a coach and how to deal with parents. It did have a few drills at the end of the book that were somewhat helpful but overall this book didn't have a lot of useful information for myself. If you want a great book for coaching, buy "The baffled Parents Guide To Coaching Youth Softball".
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Play ball!,
This review is from: Coaching Youth Softball (Coaching youth sports series) (Paperback)
As a first time league softball coach, I was looking for some pointers on teaching basic skills, drills, and organizing practices. Boy, does this book deliver. In simple prose, and with helpful diagrams, this book lays out a thoughtful approach to teaching every aspect of the game, and making it fun. I am beginning my first season with more confidence having read this book. Play ball!
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