Coaching youth softball

Stepping into coaching -- Communicating as a coach -- Understanding rules and equipment -- Providing for players' safety -- Making practices fun and practical -- Teaching and shaping skills -- Coaching offense -- Coaching defense -- Coaching on game day -- Developing season and practice plans.;"Coaching Youth Softball stresses fun, safety, and effective instruction, helping coaches create an environment that promotes learning, encourages a love of the game, and motivates athletes to come out year after year. This book focuses on teaching coaches how to convey skills in an engaging and positive manner, with a focus on teaching offensive and defensive skills through gamelike drills"--