what are your best 5 drills (defensively) with 10u, 12u, 14u teams?
I can only speak for 10U as this is where the basics of softball come alive (plus this is what I coach).
Outfield - Focus on tracking with the eyes (keeping the ball in FRONT of them), moving their feet and cutting off angles, and getting the ball to the proper infielder as most are unable to make the long throw home in the air
- Fly ball tracking
The best five drills are any 5 five drills you do after you have taught them proper footwork and given them a foundation.
It's like teaching a kid to play an instrument without teaching them to read music. You can do drills but if they don't have proper footwork you are just wasting time.