USA NON-APPROVED BAT LIST

Certain bats, although they display ASA 2000 or 2004 certification, may be on the ASA non-approved bat list.  Effective 1/22/2016, quite a few Easton bats have been added to this list.  Please make sure to verify that your bats are legal before a game. Illegal bats will not be allowed in games.

http://usa.asasoftball.com/e/build_batlist_one_page.asp

SOFTBALL TIPS/DRILLS/SKILLS/GAMES

 
http://www.coaching-fastpitch.com/
 
Use the tabs at left or scroll down. On each page, click on the blue hyperlinks and further information like tips, drills, and even videos are provided.


http://www.game-ex.com/drills/

Huge list of tips, drills, skills, and games
Coaches, this would work well as a supplement to Nagel's coaching plan template (See below)


http://www.weplay.com/youth-softball/drills

Softball pros, including Jennie Finch, supply tips, drills, and videos. It can also be categorized for beginner, intermediate, and advanced.


http://softball.isport.com/softball-guides/

Nearly everything softball from a-z, from how to keep score, how to chalk the field, to specific tips and skills for players. Searches can be done for keywords and parameters of beginner, intermediate, and advanced.


Don't forget to search Youtube.com for softball skills & drills videos



COACHING PLANS


Coaches Sample Plan

Effective Practice Plan by Ken Nagel


http://www.coaching-fastpitch.com/practice-plan.html

19 consecutive plans appropriate for 10U and 12U (Click on the past issues link). Sign up for free to receive the password for the drills that are referred to in the plans.



SCOREKEEPING LINKS

General Instructions

http://www.sportdoggy.com/softball/how_to_keep_score.cfm

2-Part Video

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmtVHXQpD0

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymuj9580qBQ