with Ricci Woodard, Texas State Head Coach;
4x Southland Conference Coach of the Year; 10x SLC Champions;
five NCAA Regional Championship appearances; over 350 career wins
Texas State ranked #4 in the nation in fielding percentage during the 2011-12
season. Now, Ricci Woodard reveals the approach to infield fundamentals that has
made the Bobcats a perennial powerhouse in the Southland Conference.
Infield practice begins after some basic throwing as the players work on
throwing on the run to emphasize body and ball control, to be able to throw in
different ways for efficiency and quickness.
You will see a basic ground ball progression. Every drill is designed to make
infield play as easy as possible. The players start by focusing on getting their
hands into a good fielding position and gradually add in the correct footwork.
Coach Woodard also demonstrates different ready-position approaches for your
corner or middle infielder to better field different types of ground balls. You
will see top hand/bottom hand drills, backhand drill, and a series of
time-saving drills including: short-hop, long-hop, reaction, and four-corner
quick catch.
Double plays are explained including the footwork and throws for each position
on the field. Coach Woodard's players demonstrate the double play fundamentals,
as she emphasizes quickness, with a focus on the first out. Woodard also talks
about the footwork her infielders use for throwing after they field a ball.
Woodard covers long and short throwing relays, explaining the situations for
using both and the differences for each so your outfielders don't "waste any
steps" when trying to throw out a runner.
Texas State is known for its defense. By implementing Coach Woodard's proven
approach and her collection of highly effective drills, you will quickly improve
your team's ability to field and throw the ball.
46 minutes. 2013. DVD.
This DVD is part of the set:
Ricci Woodard's Hitting and Fielding for Softball 2-Pack