Softball practice plan
60-Minute Youth Softball Practice Plan
A youth softball practice with short stations so every player gets reps throwing, fielding and hitting.
60 minutes8U to 12UFocus: Throwing, fielding and hittingStation-based
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Softballs · Gloves · Tees · Bats and helmets · Bases · ConesThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Warm-up
7 min0:00 - 7:00
- Jog and dynamic stretches
- Arm circles
Coaching points
- Loose arms
2. Skill
Partner throwing
10 min7:00 - 17:00
- Wrist flips, then full throws
- Step back after 5 catches
Coaching points
- Point the glove, step and throw
3. Water break
Water break
2 min17:00 - 19:00
4. Drill
Station rotation
24 min19:00 - 43:00
- Tee hitting
- Ground balls to first
- Fly balls with soft balls
Coaching points
- Level swing
- Glove down
- Call the ball
5. Competition
Base running game
12 min43:00 - 55:00
- Relay around the bases
Coaching points
- Run through first
6. Cool-down
Huddle
5 min55:00 - 60:00
- Stretch and shout-outs
Coach's notes
Short stations and lots of reps keep young players engaged.How to adapt this plan
- Use parent helpers at each station.
- Swap to wiffle balls for players new to catching.