Free Fastpitch Softball Articles - Defense

Blocking is the Easy Part - How to minimize passed balls.

Never Teach Your Catchers to Frame a Pitch - Input from a catching coach on why you should never teach your catchers to frame a pitch.

Transitions and Downtime - Attitude is important and what we think about affects our softball performance. In this game, there is so much time to think. Learn a little about how this affects your game. Plus coaches can get a few post-game discussion tips.

How Can Sports Psychology Help Athletes?

Making Practice Fun and Effective - This is actually an article written for baseball, but of course, it also applies just as well to softball.

Why the Middle Infield Has to be Strong - and tips to help them get better. Article by Cindy Bristow.

Recommended Resource

Softball Skills and Drills DVD - by Judi Garman. This DVD covers every fundamental of the game in full detail and provides the best practice drills for mastering these techniques.  Mike Candrea calls this DVD "A great resource for any coach or player who is a student of the game."  You'll get essential information for Hitting, Baserunning, Pitching, Catching, and Fielding.