Fun, safety, and effective instruction are the focus of the fourth edition of "Coaching Youth Softball," helping you create an environment that promotes learning, cultivates a love of the game, and motivates your athletes to come out for the team year after year. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of softball. But here's a book that teaches you how to convey those skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Endorsed by Babe Ruth Softball, "Coaching Youth Softball" is focused on teaching offensive and defensive skills through gamelike drills, which sets it apart from the current lineup of softball coaching books. The fourth edition includes 12 new drills and 37 age-specific coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices, all in a reorganized format geared for sequential learning and quick reference. "Coaching Youth Softball"'s double play of softball fundamentals and essential coaching skills, like communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices, makes this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes. Whether you're new to coaching or an experienced youth softball coach, the fourth edition of Coaching Youth Softball is your handbook for a successful season. Field-tested, age-specific coaching information helps you • communicate with players, officials, parents, and other coaches; • teach softball fundamentals using gamelike drills; • provide basic first aid; • plan and conduct practices; • manage your team during games; and • keep it all fun. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of softball. But Coaching Youth Softball teaches you how to convey these skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Endorsed by Babe Ruth Softball, the book is focused on teaching offensive and defensive skills through gamelike drills, which sets it apart from the current lineup of softball coaching books. Ideal for coaches of players ages 14 and under, Coaching Youth Softball helps you focus on the fundamentals, and the 12 new skill-teaching drills and 37 age-appropriate coaching tips are sure to jump-start your practices. Experience the excitement as your players improve their skills, fall in love with the game, and come out for the team year after year. Content: Stepping into coaching -- Communicating as a coach -- Understanding rules and equipment -- Providing for players' safety -- Making practices fun and practical -- Teaching and shaping skills -- Coaching offense -- Coaching defense -- Coaching on game day -- Developing season and practice plans. Abstract: Aimed at softball coaches of children aged 14 and under, this book provides a practical, user-friendly resource designed to help youth softball coaches understand how to prepare and implement a successful programme. It provides age-specific tips to help coaches teach different age groups and utilises both games and drills to make practicing fun. Read more...
