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2008 Defensive Drills (Vol 5)

How does the USA National Team hone their defensive skills?
We'll show you.
In this volume, you'll see how the team prepares to defend against the best players in the world.
With their gloves, arms and voices, you'll see how each player is in tune with their team mates, and learn the proper techniques to make the tough plays and execute an error-free defense.
running time:48 minutes.

2008 Fundamentals of Catching (Vol. 5)

2004 USA Softball Olympic team assistant coach and Pan Am silver medal catcher Ken Eriksen wants to make you a better catcher.
He covers all of the key fundamentals - from the squat position, targeting and receiving, to pickoffs and pop-ups.
He's coached All-Americans and Olympians, now he's your personal catching instructor!

2008 Fundamentals of Hitting (Vol 2)

Nothing makes a player better than hard work.
Candrea's philosophy on hitting has been proven successful at every level of softball from the youth ranks to college and all the way to the olympic podium.
Follow these tips from legendary head coach Mike Candrea as he guides you through the keys to becoming a better hitter.
Running time 51 minutes

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2008 Fundamentals of Outfield Play (Vol. 4)

2004 USA Softball Olympic team assistant coach John Rittman provides instruction on fielding ground balls, catching fly balls, throwing, and the finer points of outfield play.
You are your team's last line of defense, and Rittman can help make you a more fundamentally sound outfielder by improving your approach, accuracy, and mindset.

2008 Hitting Drills (Vol 4)

To compete on a championship level, you need to have a desire for excellence.
But it's also necessary to display poise during stressful situations.
To see quality results on the field, you need to prepare accordingly.
In this Volume, Coach Candrea demonstrates his hitting drills program, helping you and your team ready your skills and instincts for any situation in the batter's box.

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Advanced Pitching (Vol 7)

Advanced Pitching covers the major movement pitches in fastpitch softball.
Michele breaks down the Rise, Drop, Curve, Screwball, and Change-up.
Michele talks about the importance of building solid mechanics in each pitch, helping both players and coaches.
See Michele, a left-handed pitcher, demonstrate the proper motion both left-handed and right-handed with the help of hi-tech computer and editing programs.

ASA Umpire Mechanics

Umpire Mechanics an animated DVD.
The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA), The National Governing Body of Softball, is proud to introduce this ASA Umpire Mechanics DVD aimed at all levels of ability.
This DVD Covers Plate Mechanics including :
Stance
Set Position
The Pitch Movement
Plays at the Plate and Base Mecanics Including Starting position
Tag Plays
Force Plays
Plays at 1B
Inside/Outside Theory,
Adjustment from Primary Position
Fly Ball Coverage
Between Innings Mechanics

Baserunning for Softball (Skills and Drills)

A visual overview of the skills and techniques involved in effective baserunning.
A partial list of topics covered:
getting out of the box,
angles for extra bases,
timing the different leads,
sliding mechanics,
types of slides,
drills, drills and more drills.

Catcher Play For Softball

Catcher Play for Softball presents a visual overview of the fundamentals, techniques, and skills involved in sound catcher play.
In a step-by-step, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates how to develop each key aspect of catcher play.
Among the topics covered: stance, positions, targets, signals, throwing, handling pitches, shifting and blocking, weight shift, pick-offs, defense, bunts, pop-ups, and plays at the plate.

Catching Drills

Offers a series of proven drills that are designed to develop several of the essential skills and techniques involved in sound catcher play.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video explains and shows how each drill should be performed.
Covers specific learning objective, blocking, throws back to home plate, throws to second, fielding bunts, pop flies, and much more.
Appropriate for players at all competitive levels.
From Sue Enquist and Kelly Inouye-Perez of UCLA.
43 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Catching Mechanics

Presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in sound catcher play.
This extraordinary video covers virtually every aspect of catching skills, including:
Signals
catcher's stance
receiving and framing
blocking the plate
throwing technique
weight transfer
pick-offs
throwing to third
left-handed batters
catching pop flies
intentional walks
plays at the plate
catcher's responsibilities and even coaching tips!
From Sue Enquist and Kelly Inouye-Perez of UCLA.
36 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Common Hitting Problems and Solutions

A comprehensive overview of the factors that can cause a breakdown in a hitter's swing.
Offers a detailed analysis of 17 of the most common problems that hitters experience.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner,
Coach Enquist explains and shows why each problem occurs and suggests how to correct each problem.
Covers poor pitch selection, improper weight shift & stride, collapsing front leg, poor bat swing, barrel dipping, back leg collapsing, wrist roll too early, and much, much more.
From 2003 Championship coach Sue Enquist of UCLA.
40 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Defensive Drills for Every Position

Presents a series of position-specific, game-tested developmental drills that are appropriate for players at all levels of competition.
The video explains, in easy-to-understand and apply manner, how to perform each on-the-field drill, including drills for catcher, shortstop and third baseman, as well as first base drill series, run down drills, and outfielder drills.
By Sue Enquist of UCLA.
95 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Fast-Pitch Pitching (Skills and Drills)

Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and skills involved in developing sound fast-pitch pitching mechanics.
Topics covered include: windmill pitching style, the grip, trouble shooting, warm-up exercises, wrist conditioning, drills, and coaching points.

Hitting Developing Bat Speed

Provides a detailed visual demonstration of how to become a successful hitter.
Topics covered include: concept of time, visual perception, movement time, grip, stance, power position, trigger position, the swing, follow-through, hitting corrections, hitting drills and coaching points.

Hitting Drills (Volume 1 - Building Strength, Balance, and Speed)

Presents a series of proven drills designed to enhance three of the key factors involved in effective hitting.
Appropriate for players at all competitive levels, the video explains and shows how to successfully execute each drill.
Among the topics covered in the video are: Wrist and forearm drills, weighted bat, rollers, one-arm drills, thunder stick, wooden dowel, balance drill, and stride box.
From 2003 Championship coach Sue Enquist of UCLA.
39 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Hitting Drills (Volume 2 - Developing Timing and Rhythm)

Provides coaches with a series of proven drills that are designed to improve a player's hitting skills by enhancing her ability to utilize proper timing and rhythm in her swing.
In step-by-step detail, the video explains and shows how to successfully execute each drills.
Among the topics covered in the video are partner toss and zone hitting, improving timing, two-ball toss, creating flexibility in the swing, zone hitting, live batting practice situations and more.
From 2003 Championship coach Sue Enquist of UCLA.
38 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Hitting Drills (Volume 3 - Advanced Drills)

Offers coaches and players at all competitive levels a series of advanced instructional drills that are designed to improve the fundamentals and techniques involved in sound hitting.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, Coach Enquist explains and shows how to successfully execute each drill.
Covers single-t drills, short box training, double-t drills, high/low drills, hitting the inside pitch, two-strike stance, and two-ball toss.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist.
50 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Hitting Mechanics

Presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in sound hitting.
In and easy-to-understand and apply manner, Coach Enquist explains and shows how players can improve their ability to hit by adhering to proper mechanics.
Covers developing a hitting system (including core mechanics, bat selection, appropriate grip), as well as position in the box, the stance, the swing, follow-through and contact point, balance drills, and stride box.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship coach Sue Enquist.
49 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Infield Play (Creating a Strong Defense)

Presents step-by-step instructions of how to perform the infield skills that are essential to sound defensive play.
Topics covered include: overhead throw, fielding stance, receiving ground balls, lateral movement, overhead pop-ups, bunts, position play, double play, teaching progressions and coaching points.

Mental Side of Pitching

Mental Side of Pitching examines the mental aspects of pitching effectively and offers advice and guidelines on how players can best deal with the "mental game" involved with pitching.
With detailed clarity and insight, the video reviews each phase of the "mental game" and explains how players can develop mental toughness, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle pressure.
Covers confidence, proper perspective, leadership, setting goals, staying focused, dealing with failure and much more.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist and Cal State Fullerton's Dee Dee Weiman.

Mental Toughness Training

Offers invaluable advice and guidelines into how softball players can maximize their potential and be the best that they can be.
In an easy-to-understand manner, the video addresses such critical player related issues as being self disciplined, how to give 100%, how to establish priorities, making a commitment, and staying focused.
The video also features an overview of how players can establish mental routines that will help them learn to "control the uncontrollables".
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist.
42 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Outfield Drills

Outfield Drills offers a series of proven developmental drills that are designed to enhance the fundamentals and techniques that are essential to effective outfield play.
Appropriate for coaches and players at all competitive levels, the video explains and shows how to successfully execute each drill.
Covers throwing footwork progressions, running through the catch, gap communication, blind pivot, charge/drop, shoestring catch, barehand, sun ball, relay, two-ball, blind, crossover, slice, target, fence, and line drive.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coaches Sue Enquist and Gina Vecchione.
28 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Outfield Fundamentals and Mechanics

Presents a step-by-step overview of the skills and techniques involved in sound outfield play.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, coaches Enquist and Vecchione explain and show how players at any competitive level can improve their level of outfield play.
Among the topics included are: Essential traits of outfielders, stance and ready position, lining up the ball, throwing mechanics, retrieving a ball hit past the outfielder, catching the ball at the fence, communications between outfielders, as well as common outfielder-related problems and more.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coaches Sue Enquist and Gina Vecchione.
29 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Outfield Play for Softball (Skills and Drills)

A visual overview of the skills and techniques involved in playing the outfield.
A partial list of topics covered: fielding mechanics, throwing mechanics, signaling to outfielders, slap defense, bunt defense, drills, drills and more drills.

Pitching Mechanics

Offers softball players and coaches at all competitive levels an invaluable instructional tool for better understanding the key mechanical factors involved in pitching effectively.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video breaks down the fundamental building blocks of sound softball pitching and details how each block should be performed.
From Sue Enquist and Dee Dee Weiman.
37 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Teaching Baserunning to Younger Players

Presents a detailed overview of the basic elements involved in effective baserunning.
Geared to younger softball players,
Coach Enquist emphasizes that coaches should have patience, be clear with their missions, and make their instructional efforts fun.
The video explains and shows how to teach:
Aggressive baserunning,
running through 1st base,
rounding off the bases,
leading off,
tagging system,
baserunning station work,
and rounding hard at 1st base.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist.
40 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Teaching Infield Play to Younger Players

Provides a detailed overview of how youth softball coaches can teach the fundamentals and techniques involved in sound infield play to their players.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, UCLA's Sue Enquist addresses the key teaching points for developing the essential components of infield play for youth softball, including:
Warming up,
throwing mechanics,
pre-practice fundamentals,
fielding mechanics,
transitioning to throw,
ground ball series,
over the shoulder,
position play,
and split infield work.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist.
53 minutes. Copyright 2003

The Fundamentals of Outfield Play

Stacy Nuveman The Fundamentals of Catching - DVD.
This DVD incorporates skill explanations and strategies to help catchers of all ages take their game to the next level.
Stacy demonstrates many of the skills discussed, helping players and coaches get a better understanding of the catching position as it is played at the most elite level - the Olympic level.
Stacy not only discusses the finer points of catching, but breaks down the position for catchers in the early stages of their careers.

2008 Fundamentals of Pitching (Vol1)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better softball pitcher than Cat Osterman.

This Olympic gold medalist owns four of the top six seasons for the NCAAs best strikeout ratio. In this DVD, Cat shows you how she became an elite player and shares what you can do to train like a champion and improve your pitching. Running Time: 41 minutes

Featuring:

Mike Candrea
Head Coach of the USA Softball Womens National Team
Cat Osterman
Pitcher for the World Champion Womens National Team and one of only two NCAA pitchers ever to throw more than 2,000 strikeouts

2008 Slapping and The Short Game (Vol3) - DVD

One of the areas in the game of softball that gets overlooked is the short game.
Most of the attention is focused on the long ball. But those big hits are more meaningful if you have runners on base to drive home.
This Volume will teach you that putting the ball in play is critical to your team's success and will show you how to get the most out of your at-bats.
Runnig Time: 52 minutes

Bunting and Hitting Progressions for Younger Players

Publish date: 2003

Explains and shows an effective and time-efficient method for teaching younger softball players the proper way to bunt and hit.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video reviews the key components of sound hitting and offers game-tested drills for developing each element.
Covers the bunting game, three swing phases, hitting mechanics, hitting progressions, common hitting problems, one-arm drill work, tee work, contact point and rhythm, and self-toss drills.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist.
56 minutes. Copyright 2003.

Pitching Drills

Publish date: 2003

Presents a series of proven drills that are designed to improve the fundamentals and techniques involved in pitching effectively.
In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video explains and shows how each drill should be performed.
Covers wrist-snap drills, weighted ball progressions, leg drive, walk through, distance and 6-minute speed drills.
From UCLA's 2003 Championship-winning coach Sue Enquist and Cal State Fullerton's Dee Dee Weiman.
39 minutes. Copyright 2003.

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