New 10U coach here and I am struggling with how to teach young players the Xs and Os of softball. By this, I mean what to do in the field and on the base paths. Basic things such as knowing not to immediately run on a ball in the air or knowing which base to throw to or the difference between a force out and and when they have to tag the runner. Some girls, get some of the concepts but then you have to factor in how many outs and it gets even more confusing. And don't get me started on infield fly rule!
No matter how much I try to explain these things and run these situations in practice, it just never sinks in. These types of things just do not happen enough in a game for them to easily pickup some of these concepts.
Any suggestions how to get players to understand these concepts?
No matter how much I try to explain these things and run these situations in practice, it just never sinks in. These types of things just do not happen enough in a game for them to easily pickup some of these concepts.
Any suggestions how to get players to understand these concepts?