By guest author: Marc Dagenais
Coaching softball is really all about knowing how to get the most out of your players. A lot of times underdog teams are overachievers and teams that are predicted to be championship contenders are near the bottom of the standings. Softball coaches should then have knowledge of what it takes to win and what needs to be said to players in certain situations. Here are some good softball coaching tips to help you with your team and become a winning coach.
Tip 1 - Encourage enthusiasm in the dugout. A dugout with players who are always giving support to one another is the best indication of team camaraderie. Encourage your players to keep their focus on the game, and let them know that when they cheer their teammates, they'll end up getting the same treatment when the roles are reversed. Make sure that a player that hardly gets on base gets the same support as as player with a rocket am and a fast bat.
Tip 2 - Lead By Example. Or, practice what you preach. I believe being fit is especially important in my work. I work out every day and it helps me to stay in peak condition for my job. During practice and warm-up for games, the coaches run with the team and go through warm-ups with the team. When we work concessions or other fund-raising projects for the team, the coaches are involved as much as the players. Don't be afraid to let the players know you are still learning, that you may be wrong sometimes, and that there will always be problems that need to be solved.
Tip 3 - Make a big deal about the good stuff. As a coach you'll spend a lot of time during practice correcting players who are performing the skills the wrong way. Doing this is important, but make sure you give the same amount of time to all the good things that happen during practice, too. When a player uses the right form to backhand a ball - even if she doesn't throw the runner out at first base, let her know what a nice play she made.
Tip 4 - Make a big deal about your good sports. Recognizing displays of good sportsmanship is a nice reminder to your players that their behavior before, during, and after games is important.
Tip 5 - Learn What Each Player Needs for Motivation. Everyone needs some kind of inspiration. For some, it is an in-your-face confrontation, but for others, it is lots of positive encouragement.
Marc Dagenais is a softball peak performance coach that provides softball tips, softball drills, and information on techniques for hitting, pitching, coaching, and training through his blog at http://www.softballperformance.com/blog
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