Review
“Softball: Steps to Success is an exceptional resource for teaching the fundamental skills of softball, whether in a physical education class setting or in a more competitive environment. The authors provide a comprehensive breakdown of each skill and tactic, drills for improving execution, and final challenges to augment development. It’s a must-have resource for the softball enthusiast!”
BJ Ferguson
Head Softball Coach, University of Delaware
Associate Professor
Product Description
You’ll find detailed instruction on every individual skill necessary for success in the game: catching, throwing, fielding, pitching, hitting, and baserunning. This updated edition also includes these features:
- Responsibilities of each position on the field and every batter in the lineup
- Offensive and defensive tactics for specific game situations
- Emphasis on the short game, covering five types of bunts and the running slap hit
- An expanded section on pitching that includes seven types of pitches for modified-pitch, slow-pitch, and fastpitch games
- Skill-development drills with assessment scoring systems to gauge progress along the way
Hits, runs, putouts, and double plays are at your fingertips. With Softball: Steps to Success, part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series that has sold more than 1.2 million copies, your performance on the diamond will shine.
The authors have done a wonderful job of breaking down the various skills, from beginning to advanced, required to develop or improve your game. Each of the various skills is explained in detail (and illustrated!) and supported with drills of increasing difficulty. This book is an excellent resource, both for the player desiring to improve their skills and the coach looking for useful practice techniques. I highly recommend it!