{"product_id":"coaching-girls-softball-isbn-9780761532507","title":"Coaching Girls' Softball","description":"\u003cb\u003eCoach Girls for Success on and off the Field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoaching girls' softball can be a wonderful experience. Witness the intensity of a batter connecting with a ball, a runner digging for home, or a fielder making a great catch, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on players' faces are great rewards for parents and the sign of a good coach—the type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there?\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for coaches of girls up to age 13, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Girls' Softball\u003c\/i\u003e includes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your team. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie looking to take the field running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including:\u003cbr\u003e·Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching softball \u003cbr\u003e·Tips on what girls want and need from their softball experience \u003cbr\u003e·Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way \u003cbr\u003e·Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies \u003cbr\u003e·And much more! \u003cbr\u003eNow \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e can be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the field and in the game of life.\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. So You Want to Be a Coach\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRole of the Coach\u003cbr\u003eTime Commitment\u003cbr\u003eLeadership\u003cbr\u003eCoaching Style\u003cbr\u003eLiability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Strategies for Coaching the Young Female Athlete\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEffective Communication\u003cbr\u003eEffective Teaching\u003cbr\u003eTeam Discipline\u003cbr\u003eMotivating Athletes\u003cbr\u003eBeing a Good Role Model\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Coaching Girls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow Girls and Boys Play Sports\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Differences Between Boys and Girls\u003cbr\u003ePsychological Differences Between Boys and Girls\u003cbr\u003eSerious Issues in Softball Today\u003cbr\u003eSexual Harassment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Softball Basics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEquipment\u003cbr\u003ePosition Play\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a Support Staff\u003cbr\u003eThe Game\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. The How-To's of Individual Defensive Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow to Throw\u003cbr\u003eHow to Catch\u003cbr\u003eHow to Field Ground Balls\u003cbr\u003eHow to Field Fly Balls\u003cbr\u003eHow to Pitch\u003cbr\u003eHow to Catch a Pitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. The How-To's of Individual Offensive Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow to Bat\u003cbr\u003eHow to Bunt\u003cbr\u003eHow to Run the Bases\u003cbr\u003eHow to Slide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Offensive Strategies in Team Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow to Use Offensive Team Strategies\u003cbr\u003eHow to Communicate Through Signs and Signals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Defensive Strategies in Team Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow to Execute Basic Defensive Situations\u003cbr\u003eHow to Run the Transition Game\u003cbr\u003eHow to Execute the Bunt Defense\u003cbr\u003eHow to Execute the Double Play\u003cbr\u003eHow to Execute the Rundown\u003cbr\u003eHow to Execute the First and Third Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Planning for the Season\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow to Set Goals\u003cbr\u003eHow to Conduct a Parent Meeting\u003cbr\u003eHow to Plan Practice\u003cbr\u003eHow to Condition Your Team\u003cbr\u003eHow to Prepare for Game Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix: Organizations\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy Strahan\u003c\/b\u003e has coached major-college sofball for the past 16 years, and since 1992 she has been the head softball coach at California State University, Sacramento. She played on the 1978 United States World Championship team and the gold medal-winning United States team at the 1979 Pan-Am Games. She lives in Folsom, California.","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300069429477,"sku":"NP9780761532507","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780761532507.jpg?v=1767723867","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/coaching-girls-softball-isbn-9780761532507","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}