what is a key to coaching an 8 year old girls softball team?
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Don't Do It! lol Just kidding. It will be hard work, but remember the girls are only 8. A lot of coaches forget that fact and then get frustrated when the kids don't understand. Relate to them, and build a personal relationship. Ask them about their day, their favorite color, a pet. This will get them to trust you sooner, knowing that you honestly care. Listen to them when they tell you something, and take it into full consideration. If the don't particulary like a postion you are playing them tell them you understand but at the moment they need to do it for the team. Rotate them all in different postions, and most of all  HAVE FUN!
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i'm a little league coach for my little brother's team of 8-10 year olds. the whole fun thing is definitely important... also put a big emphasis on sportsmanship- the kids always have to cheer their teammates on, never make fun of the other kids, regardless of whether they're your opponents or teammates. respect the coaches!!, what the ump says goes... all that stuff. make sure the kids dont get stressed or tense. often they get nervous when they're up to bat and they're the main focus... also, avoid competition between players!! its a team game, and they have to be supportive and sportsmanlike... good luck!!
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Hello,\n\nSoftball Rules Simplified   \n\nTHE GAME\n\nThere are 9 players on a softball team. \nThe playing field is divided into the infield and outfield \nThe lines between the bases are 60’ apart and when joined they form a “diamond”, inside the baseline is known as the infield \nOutside the baseline but inside the playing field is called the outfield. \nAny ball going outside the 1st or 3rd base line is a foul ball ( runners can not advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, which translates to an out) \nAn official game is 7 innings (a inning is when both teams have had their turn to bat) \n\n\nPITCHING\n\nThe pitcher must have both feet on the pitcher’s rubber and can only take one step forward while pitching. \nThe ball must be thrown underhand. \nBoth hands must be on the ball at the start of the pitch. \n\n\nBATTING\n\nBatters must follow the same order throughout the whole game \nThe batter is out if and when: \na) three strikes have been called\n\nb) a fly ball is caught\n\nc) the batter does not stand in the batter’s box\n\n\nBASE RUNNING\n\nRunners must touch each base in order \nRunners may overrun 1st base only, all other bases the runner may be tagged and called out if they are off the base. \nRunners can not lead off a base, they must be on base until the ball as left the pitcher’s hand \nAfter a fly ball has been caught the base runner must tag the occupied base before advancing to the next base \nOne base runner can not pass another base runner that is ahead of them. \nStealing a base is not permitted \nA runner is out if: \na. they are tagged with the ball before reaching a base\n\nb. the ball gets to 1st base before the runner\n\nc. they run more than 3 feet out of the base line to avoid being tagged\n\n\nTERMS:\n\nBall- a legally pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone (four balls equals a walk) \nGrounder- A ball that is hit on the ground \nForce out- when the runner has to advance to the next base to make room for the following base runner. \nFly ball- ball hit up in the air to the infield \nOn deck- the next batter \nPop up- ball hit up in the air to the infield \nStrike- term used when a ball is swung at and missed or is called when the ball enters the strike zone and is not swung at all. \nStrike zone- the ball passes the batter over the plate between their chest and knees  \n\nSreekar.
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I have been playing softball for 9 years and my advice to you is... (1)get hitting lessons.  You can't learn how to play if you don't have face to face instruction by a recommended coach. (2)If you get a good enough trainer they can teach you fielding too which, like hitting, you need one on one training. (3)buy a book of ASA rules.  You need to be familiar with them before you play or you can cost your team a lot of money. (4)Finally, if your coach tells you to play a position that you don't normally play, go there anyway because normally a former player or a coaches favorite so you will not have much chance.Also do not make  a big deal about injuries or the coach will take you as not tough enough and you will either not make it or make a lower level team then you deserve.  If you are seeking more help read softball for dummies.  The title throws you off but it really is a good book to read and I think it can really help you.  Good Luck!!
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Contact the coach and he/she will help you! It depends on what team.
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get your b-ball team into the championship game and win. show great player effort.\n\nnormally scouts are only there like in high school
714237
In any form of fast-pitch softball and baseball the single most important thing is hand to eye coordination. Most people can be taught the basic fundamentals of fielding, hitting, throwing, game awareness, etc. Hitting a fast pitch is the single most difficult skill in all of sports.
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Spelling correctly so that you'll have good grades and be eligible to play (if you're still in school).  \n\nStretch your throwing arm well, soft toss or hit off of a tee, jog a lap around the field, sprints from first to second base, field grounders, field fly balls.  My first softball practice is this weekend and I CAN'T WAIT!  Good luck.
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I'm a junior in high school and we've won the 6A Kansas State Softball Championship the past 3 years in a row and I'm also on a traveling team.  It depends on how old you are.  If you're below the ago of 11 a regular bat and glove should do fine.  You should practice taking grounders and go to the batting cages to get in some hitting practice.  If you're older you should get a good glove and bat.  The glove should fit you but it doesn't matter on the quality of it so long as its nto going to fall apart.  I myself had used the same glove since third grade until last summer.  For the bat, I would recommend a Louisville Catalyst or Easton Synergy.  Make sure that you get a bat that is light/heavy and long/short enough for you.  Brush up on the rules as well.  All players should have cleats, regardless of age.
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I'm not a coach, but both of my daughters cheer.  I attend 3/4 or more practices a year.  One thing that I have learned is that if you have a really good base, you've got something.  One year, one of the girls couldn't do the toe touch, no matter how hard she tried.  To compensate, they did a pair toe touch.  The girl lifted another girl who did the toe touch.  If she's willing to keep trying to learn the tumbling, then add her to the team.  Her other attributes will be an asset to the squad and her downfall can be worked around.
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I was a pitcher for cabbageball, and softball from 7 years to 18 years.......first off,  just focus on the catchers mitt........take a deep breath and hit your target......tune out the cheering and those stupid songs the other team sings to distract you.........focus, focus, focus............don't try to throw too hard, or too soft, get a good method down and practice your butt off.....maybe if you have a fence in your yard,  put a paper plate on it and aim at it,,,,, x marks the spot!!!!  good luck!
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I have coached softball teams before and what we did was call businesses and offer them free publicity for the summer. They pay a one-time league fee (ours was $375) and then their business name would go on the shirts' back...free publicity ALL summer...with the right delivery this will work everytime
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if your a girl i totally understand! boys and coaches totally underestimate me and tehn it takes only a few minutes after starting practice to see how much good i could do for the team! WHAT POSITION ARE YOU? that would really help me tell you what to do. iat school play basketball and i am the only girl on the team who knows what she is doing and knows howw to play good. um if you are really good and you really want this then i think in your mind and body you will dfind the strength to work your hardest and start at the game. please just understad that boys are jers soetim snad when they underestimate girls it makes them even more of jerksA!
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go to this site and see where it says down low, roll over that a click on volleyball drills. good luck with your team.
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LOl that's funny cause my boyfriend has a softball team that he coaches, (grown men) they are 3 and 0 at this time. And don't look like they will be winning anytime soon. Its sad cause my b/f gets practices together for the team and 3 guys show up then game time they are all there. The pitcher lobs the balls over the Catchers plate. Its hard to tell a team of 40 year old men  (that are all your friends) to get there heads outa there *you know whats. I wish I had your answer. Alls I can say is practice practice practice! Maybe after losing so much they will realize that they need more practice. There is always next year!!! Good luck!
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go to any sporting goods store(i.e.-dicks, sports authority,dunhams and so on). get a baseball scorebook(some stores even have a softball scorebook). in the front of the book(or back) they give an easy step by step instructions on how to keep score. remember in softball you have 4 outfielders not 3 so the   positions in the oufield are left, left center, right center and right. most score booke have diagrams in them. good luck.\n\nmike
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I'm not sure where you go to school, but there are laws for public schools to abide by in order to make girls and boys sports more comparable.\n\nTry talking to your coach about setting up scrimmages with nearby girl's basketball teams (like a neighboring school).  If that doesn't work, to get you more "quality" game time, try talking (formal letters work well) to the athletic director or principal.  Be sure to ask about the legal aspects of girl's sports so he/she knows you're attempting to take it to the next level.  Get your parents or other trusted adults involved without complaining or whining.  Make your case in an objective, adultlike  manner.