West Coast Training
Westcoast Softball provides progressive training for young athletes. From learning how to hold a ball or bat to playing at the highest levels of the sport, we help Westcoast members progress as far as their ability can take them.
Initial training concentrates on the basics of softball. We strongly endorse mastering the fundamentals of softball before an athlete progresses to more complex skills. In pitching, our entry level athletes concentrate on the windmill fastball. Good mechanics and consistency are stressed. We assess each pitcher and hone their natural ability. Bad habits are erased with regular training sessions and practice. The change up pitch is introduced to the athletes as soon as they know the basics of the fastball. In fielding, proper stance, proper throwing, and conditioning are featured. In batting, our instructors break down the “at bat” situation and teach proper stance, proper weight shift, proper arm mechanics, and keeping the eye on the ball.
Secondary level training continues to work on the basics of softball and adds new skills. Pitchers learn spins including the drop, the rise, and curve. Placement of the pitch, inside, outside, high and low, is stressed. Pitchers, depending on their ability and work ethic, may learn the various spins quite quickly or may be asked to concentrate on one spin. In batting, athletes are asked to remember the basics as they add new skills such as placing a hit or bunt where the coach wants it. Fielders are taught how to react to various game situations to minimize the opponent’s scoring opportunities.
Advanced training is offered to those athletes who have mastered the basic and secondary levels. These athletes have the ability to play at post secondary level. Westcoast Softball enhances the hard work of these athletes by elevating their skills, both physical and mental. Drills designed to add power are used to take these athletes as far as they can go. Exposure to college coaches is available through Westcoast Softball Camps and Clinics.
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