Ursuline Academy Summer Sports Camps

Softball

Ursuline Softball Camp

Introduction and Skill Development

• Welcome and Warm-up
• Dynamic stretches and light jogging
• Mobility exercises for shoulders, hips, and legs
• Hitting Fundamentals
• Instruction: Proper stance, grip, and swing mechanics

Tee Work: Focus on hand-eye coordination and swing mechanics

• Front Toss: Coach underhand tosses for bat speed and consistency

Fielding: Infield Fundamentals

• Instruction: Proper footwork, positioning, and glove work
• Drills:
  • Ground Ball Drills: Focus on soft hands and quick reactions

Fielding: Outfield Fundamentals

• Instruction: Proper positioning, reading the ball, and catching fly balls
• Drills:
  • Fly Ball Drills: Focus on tracking the ball, using proper footwork
  • Backpedaling: Drills to improve first step reactions

Pitching and Catching

• Instruction: Basic mechanics for pitchers and catchers (focus on form and safety)
• Drills:
  • Pitcher’s Warm-up: Focus on mechanics (wind-up, follow-through)
  • Catchers Blocking Drills: Work on blocking and framing

Cool-down & Review

• Light stretching and mobility work
• Group discussion to review key takeaways