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		<title>PlaySportsTV - Latest Updates in Softball</title>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Outfield Crow Hop (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Footwork is pivotal after an outfielder makes a catch and is throwing the ball back into the infield. This softball fielding video demonstrates how to use a "crow hop" to step toward the target and use the entire body when throwing the softball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:47:40 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Alligator Scarecrow Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the best softball drills for teaching introductory fielding and throwing is the Alligator Scarecrow Drill. This drill reinforces the proper method for covering the ball in the glove, then popping up into a good position to make a throw. It's great for players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:34:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Use Your Legs (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Because girls' softball players don't have strong upper bodies, they must use their legs in order to make a strong softball throw. This video demonstrates the mechanics of throwing a softball using the legs. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: One-Knee Throwing Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the best softball drills for improving throwing mechanics in younger players is the one-knee throwing drill. This video breaks down the proper way to do the drill and offers a variety of great tips to improve throws. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Girls' Softball Practice Tips From a World Series-Winning Coach (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Jerry Laird, manager of the Hamilton (NJ) Hurricanes 12-and-under girls softball team, which won the 2008 Babe Ruth Softball World Series championship, emphasizes three points during girls' softball practices: repetition, how to handle game situations and competition.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: One-Handed Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the best softball drills for improving hitting is to hit balls off a tee with only one hand on the bat. This video  demonstrates the proper technique for the drill and why you should use a light bat for best results. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Outfield Stance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Outfielders need to take a different stance than infielders, as this video demonstrates, in order to handle fly balls. In addition to the mechanics, this softball fielding video also provides a great drill that reinforces the basics of stance and catching balls. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Basic Motion (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates the basic motion needed for making a good softball throw. This is one of essential skills that youth players learning to play softball need to master. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Step to the Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A key part of good softball fielding mechanics is stepping to the ball when fielding a grounder. In this video, a softball coach demonstrates why players need to get low to the ground on an approaching ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: How to Use a Batting Tee (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A batting tee is one of the best tools for helping youth players learn the proper softball hitting technique. In this video, a coach demonstrates the proper way to set up and use a batting tee and offers several tips for use with younger players.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Catching Fly Balls (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A girls' softball coach breaks down how the proper technique for catching a fly ball. These softball fielding tips stress keeping both hands high, but not over the head, and bringing down the softball after the catch with soft hands. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Pitching: Pitching Precautions (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Softball pitchers need to be especially vigilant when it comes to stretching and building up the muscles on their non-dominant side. In this video, a coach explains the precautions pitchers need to take in order to avoid potential back injury associated with softball pitching. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Wrist Snaps (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, players learn the importance of snapping the wrist in a proper softball throw. A youth softball coach breaks down the proper throwing motion and explains why this is the first motion beginning players should master. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Angle Toss Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When it comes to softball drills to improve hitting, the angle toss is a great way for girls' softball players to improve their swings. The video demonstrates how to correctly do the drill and the benefits for a player's swing. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: Working With a Hitting Tee (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This softball hitting video explains how to set up properly with a batting tee so the ball is in the ideal contact point in a player's hitting zone. These are important tips for coaches and parents who are new to the game to understand.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Equipment: Batting Helmet (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When it comes to softball equipment, safety and proper fit are the primary concerns. This video explains how and why to fit players with the correct size helmet, and the importance of a face cage and chin strap. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Soft-Hands Paddle Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A great way to reinforce fielding fundamentals is to have players field grounders with a paddle glove. This video demonstrates one of the best softball drills for developing soft hands and learning to handle bad bounces.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Baserunning: Sliding Technique (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Teaching young players to slide effectively is a key part of girls' softball. This softball baserunning video demonstrates a great drill for instilling basic sliding technique. The drill can be done slowly at first and then at game speed as players gain confidence in their sliding ability. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Throw To An Imaginary Box (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates a great softball drill that will help players to make more accurate throws to first, as they visualize an imaginary box in the target area. One of the best softball drills to improve throwing accuracy. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Fly Ball Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a simple yet effective softball drill to help outfielders work on catching  fly balls. The drill helps younger softball players with learning to move as they are catching. One of the best softball drills for youth players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Take An Extra Step First (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Many younger players don't have the arm strength to make a good softball throw across the infield. This video offers a great softball tip showing how taking an extra step will eliminate some of the distance on a throw across the diamond. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Basics of Gripping a Softball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A close-up look at the basics of a four-finger grip is provided in this softball video. A softball coach demonstrates the proper way to grip the ball and explains why the four-finger grip is a must for a successful softball throw. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Backhand Fielding for Infielders (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The mechanics of the backhand are especially important for softball infielders to master. In this video, a coach demonstrates the proper softball fielding technique where the glove and the players leg move in unison when crossing over to reach the ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Girls' Fast Pitch Softball: How to Develop a Pitcher  (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Girls&#8217; softball pitchers need time to develop their skills. Several successful softball coaches offer their tips for grooming players for the pitcher's mound in this article. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Arms-Only Throwing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video explains and demonstrates the proper arm motion in the softball throw. By forcing players to make throws without using their lower body, the proper mechanics of a good softball throw are reinforced. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Soft-Toss Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This soft-toss hitting video demonstrates one of the simplest softball drills to improve hitting. It's an effective way for youth softball players to work on all of the fundamentals of hitting and great for players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Youth Softball: Make Baserunning a Winning Trip  (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Softball coach Mike Candrea, an eight-time NCAA championship winner and coach of the 2004 U.S. gold medal-winning team, stresses baserunning drills as a key to coaching softball successfully.

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			<title>Softball Hitting: Dry Cuts (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Taking dry cuts without a ball is a great way to reinforce the basics of the softball swing. In this video, a softball coach breaks down the swing into a three-step motion and shows how taking dry cuts is a great way to practice a proper softball hitting technique. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: Proper Grip, Stance and Swing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The tips in this video show a player the keys to successful hitting. A softball coach explains the proper grip, the batting stance and bat position, as well as how to properly transfer weight in softball hitting. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Ready Position for Fielding (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth softball coach explains the ready position for infielders and then demonstrates one of the best softball drills for reinforcing the mechanics of fielding a ground ball. This is another great drill for young players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Batless Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here is one of the more unusual softball drills you'll see: a hitting drill that doesn't involve swinging a bat! The video reinforces proper elbow position on the swing and teaches getting the bat through the hitting zone with a quick snap. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: How to Grip the Bat (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The first step towards great softball hitting is learning how to properly grip the bat. This video demonstrates how to grip the bat and explains why this will lead to good swings at the plate. A great softball tip for beginners. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: How to Bunt a Softball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Bunting is an important part of softball hitting and this video teaches a safe, effective bunting technique for youth softball players. These are some great softball tips that will definitely help improve bunting. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Infield Stance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This softball fielding video explains that a good stance is a cornerstone of strong fielding mechanics. The proper stance for an infielder is demonstrated; having your glove in a ready position and your eyes on the ball are stressed. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Walk Through Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ There are many different softball drills for hitting. In this video, a youth softball coach demonstrates the value of walking through the hitting zone, which promotes hitting the ball along a line up the middle. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Numbered-Ball Hitting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, one of the best softball drills for teaching players how to keep their eyes on the ball is demonstrated. A hitter stands at the plate and receives the pitch, but instead of swinging she calls out the number written on the softball. ]]>
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			<title>Coaching Girls&#8217; Softball: Make Defense a Focal Point (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Girls' softball defensive drills pay off. Defense made all the difference when Jim Freeman coached the Robbinsville (N.J.) squad to the 2008 Little League Softball World Series final. He breaks down ways to play softball defense.  ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: The Swing in Slow Motion (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video provides a slow-motion look at proper softball hitting technique, demonstrating the key parts of a strong swing. These are some great softball tips for young players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Pitching: How To Pitch a Softball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The mechanics of softball pitching are broken down in this video, which provides a complete overview of how to pitch a softball, including how to grip the ball, the proper footwork, and the full range of the pitching motion. A great softball pitching video with a lot of great tips. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Equipment: Softball Uniforms (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video reviews the basic softball equipment that every girls softball player needs to have: from the uniform, to the hat, to sliding pants, socks and the proper footwear with cleats. A great overview for youth players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Pitching: Pitching Drills (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video features two softball pitching drills that isolate key parts of the delivery and enable pitchers to concentrate on specific aspects of the pitch. A softball coach then explains how to put them together to perfect the pitching motion. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: Proper Stance and Weight Shift (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Successful softball hitting requires holding the bat at an optimal angle and shifting body weight properly. This video explains the proper stance in the batter's box, bat position, and how to shift your weight to load up on the back foot before swinging. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: How to Hold Your Glove (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates the two positions for holding your glove in softball fielding: say 'hi' to balls caught above the waist and use the teacup method for softballs fielded below the waist. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Equipment: Softball Bat Overview (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Selecting the appropriate bat for softball players makes a big difference when it comes to hitting. This video provides an introduction to softball equipment and some of the issues to consider when selecting a bat. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Baserunning: Rounding First Base (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The straightest path is not always the best path, especially when a softball player is rounding first base and heading toward second. In this softball baserunning video, a coach explains how to properly run outside the base path near first, putting you on target to get to second more quickly. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Catcher's Stance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Balance is key behind the plate. In this video, a softball coach explains the proper stance for catchers and how to move behind the plate. These are essential softball fielding tips for kids learning how to play the position of catcher. ]]>
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			<title>Keeping Youth Softball Travel Teams in Perspective (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth softball coaches, players and athletes must keep the travel team experience in perspective. Few softball players earn college scholarships. Keep playing softball a fun experience. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Throw: Proper Throwing Grip (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The first step in learning a proper softball throw is to master the grip. In this video, a softball coach explains what the proper grip is for throwing a softball and shows how players can learn to grab across the seams as they pick up a ball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Hitting: Where to Stand in the Batter's Box (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the keys to better softball hitting is proper alignment in the batter's box. In this video, a softball coach explains how each player can determine their optimal position. A great set of tips for kids learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Backhand Fielding Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates one of the best short-hop softball drills, which teaches players how to make backhanded catches. A great softball drill for young players learning how to play softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Throwing With Balance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Softball players, especially infielders, need to learn to throw from a balanced position and to transfer their weight as they throw. This video demonstrates one of the simplest softball drills for reinforcing these concepts. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Equipment: How to Choose the Right Bat (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ An important part of successful hitting in softball is using a bat that is the right length and weight for a player. In this video, a youth coach explains how to choose appropriate softball equipment for each player. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Equipment: How to Choose a Softball Glove (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When selecting a softball glove, the two main considerations are comfort and the size of the softball you're playing with. For youth players trying to find the proper softball equipment, this video will help you choose the right softball glove. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Drills: Fly Ball Drill With A Sock (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great softball drill for younger players just learning how to play softball. Using a rolled sock instead of a ball, this is one of our favorite softball drills for youth players learning to catch fly balls. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Throw: How to Grip a Softball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video demonstrates the proper technique for gripping a softball, explaining why a softball player should grip the ball with her fingertips, not with the palm of the hand, to ensure an accurate softball throw.  ]]>
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			<title>Softball Throw: How to Throw a Softball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video puts all the mechanics of a softball throw together, demonstrating how a fielder turns her back foot and front shoulder sideways, then shifts both body and weight forward. Some great tips for players learning how to throw a softball. ]]>
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			<title>Softball Fielding: Shuffle Step for Infielders (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth softball player must stay low and keep the ball in the middle of her body when fielding ground balls. This softball fielding video breaks down the proper technique for shuffling the feet in order to get in the best position to field the ball. ]]>
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