First Base Defense Pt. 2: Fielding Bunts w/ Putouts
September 3, 2019 11:37 amWorking on staying athletic, fielding the bunt—toward the line or away from it—and making an accurate throw to second has to be like clockwork for first baseman In Pa ...View
First Base Defense Pt. 1: Pop-Ups in Foul Territory
September 3, 2019 11:29 amOften overlooked when it comes to working on defense at first base, developing a solid technique for making the play on a pop-up in foul territory, near the fence, can ul ...View
Catchers Pop-Up Drill
June 27, 2019 7:24 pmFrom the professional level down to the youngest of softball catchers, locating and making the play on a pop-up behind the plate is one of the more difficult things to do ...View
Coaching Tip: Long Tossing Cautions
June 12, 2019 6:19 pmLong tossing is a great way for young pitchers to improve their arm strength but, as Coach Ally Carda explains, it's vital to understand how to go about each session prop ...View
The Journey with Ally Carda: Keep it Fun
June 5, 2019 2:15 pmYSPN360 Coach Ally Carda gives her advice to the parents and coaches about the “Process vs Journey” and why both should strive to keep things fun for the youth athlet ...View
Pivot Foot Drill 3: Power Drive Tunnel
May 1, 2019 7:18 pmContinuing Coach Mike White's Pivot Foot Drill series, where he breaks down the softball pitcher's drive mechanics, he now adds a Tunnel tool to the Power Drive, which he ...View
Pivot Foot Drill 2: The Power Drive
May 1, 2019 7:15 pmCoach Mike White breaks down the softball pitcher's pivot foot in this series, this time using the Power Drive tool, which helps the young hurlers develop feel and proper ...View
Pivot Foot Drill 1: No Turn
May 1, 2019 7:11 pmCoach Mike White breaks down the softball pitcher's pivot foot in this series, beginning with a drill that will help young hurlers keep the toe pointing correctly during ...View
Catcher Receiving Stance: Runners on Base
April 4, 2019 10:34 amBreaking down useful techniques in this next progression of the Receiving Stance series, Coach Kristyn Sandberg demonstrates the correct setup for receiving pitches when ...View
Catcher Receiving Stance: No Baserunners
April 3, 2019 10:38 amCoach Kristyn Sandberg takes our young catchers behind the plate again, this time demonstrating the correct techniques for receiving pitches when there are no runners on ...View
Bullpen Intent Part 1: Have a Plan
February 13, 2019 10:27 pmCoach Ally Carda takes her professional pitching experience in the circle and breaks it down for the young softball pitchers in this Bullpen Intent series In Part 1, Coac ...View
Importance of Direction and Drive: Bosu Ball Drill
October 11, 2018 7:29 amDeveloping power and explosiveness for a pitcher is excellent—developing balance at the same time, though Now that's a trifecta that will undoubtedly help young pitcher ...View
Importance of Direction and Drive: Crane Drill
October 11, 2018 7:26 amCoach Ally Carda is back in the circle with another installment of the Importance of Direction and Drive Series, this time building balance while increasing leg drive and ...View
Coach Salute Drill
August 29, 2018 2:39 pmWhen it comes to pitching, the glove-side arm is just as important as the arm releasing the ball—this is especially true with the delivery In this video, Coach Mike Whi ...View
Importance of Direction and Drive: Figure Four Drill
August 23, 2018 7:53 amPart 2 of NPF hurler Ally Carda's Importance of Direction and Drive series takes us back in the circle to learn the Figure Four Drill, which focuses on the pitcher's back ...View
Catchers Bunt Play Drill Pt. 1: Placed Balls
August 7, 2018 6:52 amOne of the keys to being a great defensive catcher is being mechanically sound we fielding a bunt and making the throw to first base In the first installment of Catchers ...View
Catchers Bunt Play Pt. 2: Coach Rolls
August 7, 2018 6:48 amIn the second installment of the Catchers Bunt Play Drills, Coach Kristyn Sandberg introduces game-like situations by dropping the ball out in front of the plate—varyin ...View
Catchers Walk Up Drill
August 1, 2018 6:53 amWorking on receiving the pitch—focusing on the glove timing and framing—while also conditioning the legs and core, Coach Kristyn Sandberg demonstrates why the Catcher ...View
Importance of Direction and Drive: Powerline Drill
August 1, 2018 6:49 amNPF Pitcher Ally Carda is in the circle, breaking down the Powerline Drill, which focuses on creating the proper direction and drive when delivering a pitch ...View
Hitting with the Legs Part 1: The Load
July 25, 2018 8:10 pmRelying only on the upper half to generate power is never something you’ll see a successful hitter do The lower half, especially the legs, may be the most important (an ...View
Hitting with the Legs Part 2: Transfer Drill
July 25, 2018 8:09 pmBalance and strength are keys to the hitter’s lower half In the second installment of Coach Ally Carda’s Hitting with the Legs series, she demonstrates a Transfer Dri ...View
Hitting with the Legs Part 3: Bosu Ball Drill
July 25, 2018 8:08 pmTo help a hitter feel the proper weight transfer—from the back leg to the front—Coach Ally Carda has the perfect drill: In Part Three of her Hitting with the Legs ser ...View
A First Time for Everything: A Q&A with Coach Tripp MacKay
July 14, 2018 6:33 amYSPN360: When we say, "Tripp MacKay: Head Coach of the Kennesaw St Owls' softball team," what does that mean to you ...View
Pitching: The Four Step Mirror Drill
July 13, 2018 8:16 pmCoach Ally Carda is in the circle in the exclusive YSPN360/NPF instructional video, showing young pitchers how to develop consistency and build power in the motion with t ...View
Catching: Setting Up Early vs. Setting Up Late
July 13, 2018 8:12 pmWhether the preference is setting up early or setting up late when receiving a pitch, YSPN360 and Coach Krisytn Sandberg have you covered! In this video, she breaks down ...View
Catcher’s Glove Work: Framing Part 1
July 13, 2018 8:06 pmThe difference between a ball and a strike sometimes teeters on the catcher's ability to frame the pitch correctly In this Framing series with NPF catcher and YSPN360 coa ...View
Catcher’s Glove Work: Framing Part 2
July 13, 2018 8:02 pmIn the second video of the Framing series, Coach Sandberg takes another look at proper receiving technique, this time introducing a drill progression that alternates rece ...View
Catcher’s Setup: Pitch Calling Stance
June 26, 2018 8:48 pmYou can't "Keep 'em guessing" if the hitter, the third and first base coaches, and the entire opposing dugout already know what's coming In this video, YSPN360 coach and ...View
Bat Path Part 1: Going to Contact
June 26, 2018 8:45 pmMoving along in the tee work progression, Coach Ally Carda demonstrates how working on the upper-half mechanics while hitting off the tee is critical for developing a lon ...View
Bat Path Part 2: Extension
June 26, 2018 8:41 pmIn the second part of the Bat Path series, Coach Ally Carda focuses on the post-contact importance of extension, which helps to keep the hitter from pulling off during co ...View
Bat Path Part 3: Release
June 26, 2018 8:27 pmFinish what you've started! In the final installment of Coach Ally Carda's Bat Path series, the release is the focus—including common mistakes players AND coaches make ...View
Hitting off the Tee: Setup
June 26, 2018 8:23 pmTee work is only as productive as the hitter's approach—the proper setup, contact point, and repetition are crucial for the best results In this series, YSPN coach Ally ...View
Stride Foot with Mike White: The Coach Kick Drill
June 24, 2018 7:12 amIn this series, we're back in the circle with Oregon Ducks head coach Mike White, breaking down drills that will help young softball pitchers develop the proper leg kick ...View
Stride Foot with Mike White: The Angled Line Drill
June 24, 2018 7:11 amIn the second installment of Coach Mike White's Stride Foot series, the Oregan Ducks' head coach breaks down a drill that teaches young pitchers how to land correctly dur ...View
Stride Foot with Mike White: The Maximum Distance Drill
June 24, 2018 7:09 amExceed (stride) expectations: In the final installment of Mike White's Stride Foot series, the Oregon Ducks' skipper demonstrates a drill that teaches young pitchers to e ...View
Mike White Pitching: The Stay Behind Drill
May 30, 2018 9:19 pmBuilding momentum is crucial for a softball pitcher's delivery, but resistance is equally important—if not more so In this series, Oregon Ducks head coach Mike White br ...View
Mike White Pitching: The Bungee Cord Drill
May 30, 2018 9:15 pmIn the second installment of Coach Mike White's Resistance series, the Ducks skipper breaks down a creative approach to building proper resistance with young softball hur ...View
Mike White Pitching: The Fall Back Drill
May 30, 2018 9:11 pmThe final drill in Mike White's Resistance breakdowns, the Oregon Ducks head coach uses a simple technique that produces not-so-simple resultsfor the hitter! ...View
Control the Location Part 1: Three Plate Drill
April 26, 2018 12:46 pmA pitcher's control—hitting both corners of the plate, up and down—is critical for success In this first part of the Control the Location series, Oregon Ducks head so ...View
Control the Location Part 2: Blindfold/Eyes Closed Drill
April 26, 2018 12:45 pmControl is about feeling (not necessarily seeing) the pitch In the second part of Control the Location series, Oregon Ducks head coach Mike White takes feeling the releas ...View