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If you want to coach fast pitch softball just follow these steps and players will be dying be be on your team. This article will help you enter the world of coaching. Learning so will help will and make you such a good and even better coach. Ready?

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EditSteps

  1. 1
    Learn basic skills and drills beforehand.
    • It may help if you go to a public clinic-I know my town will sometimes host clinics for coaches who want to improve their methods, and whatnot.
    • Another great way to learn good drills is to watch college level teams drill and the USA Olympic team drill.
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  2. 2
    Sign up to coach! A great program to get started with is Little League, a worldwide program that offers a recreational season during the fall and spring, and a competitive one during the summer that eventually leads up to the Little League World Series.
  3. 3
    Learn how to play! This is one of the most important steps, for obvious reasons. Especially if you played baseball as a kid- softball is a bit different.
  4. 4
    Get the roster for your team, and start introducing yourself
    • One thing you should do is send out an email to all the parents, introduce yourself, state your mission statement (make sure it includes the words "work hard" and "fun"
    • Another thing you can do: team bonding day! Before the actual season starts, send an invitation to all the girls and their parents to have a team meeting day, where you can get to know each girl, the girls can get to know each other, and you can foster teamwork through a game of bowling, laser tag, or something like that.
    • Remember: First impressions count!
  5. 5
    Figure out and remember practice and game schedule. As a coach, it's your responsibility to set a role model and always be early. Because everyone knows on time means late.
  6. 6
    Teach your team how to win games,teach them the drills, and how to hit, catch, and throw the ball.
    • Yes, win. Even though winning is always second to fun, there would be no fun without a challenge.
    • Always try to point out the positive before you criticize, and remember: you are there to help them learn how to play and foster their love for the game. Not to strike them down! Be a fun mentor.
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    Teach them good sportsmanship and how to compete and have fun!
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EditTips

  • Remember to have fun and learn new things.
  • Try to bond with the team members. They'll be with you for almost two months so just don't hate them.

EditWarnings

  • Unless you want to you don't have to make this an all time thing. It can just be a part time thing.
  • NEVER be angry or hit one of your team players if they struck out or something like that. You can get suspended or can be banned forever from that.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Team
  • Place to sign up

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