8-DVD SET: "Foundations for Successful Softball Series"
with Karen Linder
Product Description
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DVD #1: "Team Offensive Strategies"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent
State University, MAC Champions 1999
This video examines techniques to create offensive
production. Linder explains what it takes to
develop an offensive philosophy, how to put
together a strong line-up and how to use a sign
system. She discusses and demonstrates offensive
strategies like: bunt and slap strategies,
stealing, and base running which will help your
team put more runs on the scoreboard. Linder also
includes methods for getting the most out of your
players in practice!
---2001. 55 minutes
---Format: DVD
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DVD #2: "Defensive Positioning for Infielders and
Outfielders"
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville
Associate Head Coach; former Purdue University
Head Coach
In this comprehensive video, Bruggeman explains and
demonstrates the basic positioning for each player
on the softball field. She demonstrates the correct
ready position for both the middle infielders and
corner positions. In addition, Bruggeman highlights
the importance of good footwork, good throwing
technique, and proper base positioning. She
demonstrates footwork for the cross over and drop
step along with correct positioning at the bases
for force plays and tag outs.
---2001. 45 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #3: "Hitting Drills and Mechanics"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent State
University, MAC Champions 1999
Linder breaks down the mechanics of the swing
into three categories: lower body, upper body
and head/eyes. The lower body consists of the
stance, load, stride and pivot. The head and eyes
consists of stillness and a focal point. The upper
body consists of bat position, the load, swing,
pivot, extension and the follow through. She
explains and demonstrates the different pitch
locations and how to make the necessary adjustments
to hit the pitch. Includes dry swing, tee and soft
toss drills.
---2001. 46 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #4: "Team Defensive Strategies"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent
State University, MAC Champions 1999
In this video, Linder details what it takes to
develop a defensive system that fits your team.
She diagrams and demonstrates all the possible
bunt coverages, steal defenses, and 1st & 3rd base
defenses. She discusses passed balls, fly ball
priorities and relays. All demonstrations and drills
are shown clearly using youth softball players.
---2001. 40 minutes
---Format: DVD
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DVD #5: "The Complete Guide to Beginning Pitching"
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson
College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
As a former high school coach and now one of the
most successful Division III Coaches, Christowski
knows all of the key foundations to developing a
successful pitcher. This video provides the young
pitcher with step-by-step instruction on the
importance of ball size, grip, wrist snap, release,
stride and footwork. He also discusses foot placement
on the pitching rubber, presentation of the softball,
weight transfer and the delivery.
---2001. 40 minutes. ---Format: DVD
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DVD #6: "The Complete Guide to Beginning Catching"
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson
College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
Henry Christowski was once a catcher himself and
has successfully coached the position at both the
high school and college level. He explains all the
basics of this critical position such as the
importance of protective equipment, the strength
and accuracy in a catcher's arm, gripping the ball,
releasing the ball and the follow through, how to
frame the pitch, blocking the pitch in the dirt,
catching pop flies, how to handle runners on base,
fielding bunts, dropped third strikes, plays at home
plate and wild pitches. Finally, he covers other
important areas such as the stance behind the plate
and which stance to use based on the situation.
---2001. 40 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #7: "Baserunning, Stealing and Sliding"
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville
Associate Head Coach; former Purdue University
Head Coach
Carol Bruggeman, whose teams are known for their
aggressive and assertive play, explains the
importance of good baserunning and proper sliding
technique. She demonstrates drills for proper
running form, how to get out of the batter's box,
lead-offs, turns at the bases, tagging up and sliding.
Bruggeman also explains proper technique for the
straight in, pop up, hook and headfirst slides,
and shows drills for each type of slide.
---2001. 35 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #8: "Essentials of Throwing and Catching"
with Donna Bonebrake, former Assistant Coach, Indiana University
Bonebrake explains and demonstrates proper overhand throwing and catching techniques. She covers the proper grip, wrist snap, release and follow through. She demonstrates proper catching techniques and explains the importance of proper footwork, use of two hands, and catching above the waist and below the waist. Bonebrake also discusses how to alleviate the fear factor of catching a thrown ball. This video also includes demonstrations of more than a dozen drills for all aspects of throwing and catching.
---2001. 40 minutes.
---Format: DVD
DVD #1: "Team Offensive Strategies"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent
State University, MAC Champions 1999
This video examines techniques to create offensive
production. Linder explains what it takes to
develop an offensive philosophy, how to put
together a strong line-up and how to use a sign
system. She discusses and demonstrates offensive
strategies like: bunt and slap strategies,
stealing, and base running which will help your
team put more runs on the scoreboard. Linder also
includes methods for getting the most out of your
players in practice!
---2001. 55 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #2: "Defensive Positioning for Infielders and
Outfielders"
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville
Associate Head Coach; former Purdue University
Head Coach
In this comprehensive video, Bruggeman explains and
demonstrates the basic positioning for each player
on the softball field. She demonstrates the correct
ready position for both the middle infielders and
corner positions. In addition, Bruggeman highlights
the importance of good footwork, good throwing
technique, and proper base positioning. She
demonstrates footwork for the cross over and drop
step along with correct positioning at the bases
for force plays and tag outs.
---2001. 45 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #3: "Hitting Drills and Mechanics"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent State
University, MAC Champions 1999
Linder breaks down the mechanics of the swing
into three categories: lower body, upper body
and head/eyes. The lower body consists of the
stance, load, stride and pivot. The head and eyes
consists of stillness and a focal point. The upper
body consists of bat position, the load, swing,
pivot, extension and the follow through. She
explains and demonstrates the different pitch
locations and how to make the necessary adjustments
to hit the pitch. Includes dry swing, tee and soft
toss drills.
---2001. 46 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #4: "Team Defensive Strategies"
with Karen Linder, Head Coach, Kent
State University, MAC Champions 1999
In this video, Linder details what it takes to
develop a defensive system that fits your team.
She diagrams and demonstrates all the possible
bunt coverages, steal defenses, and 1st & 3rd base
defenses. She discusses passed balls, fly ball
priorities and relays. All demonstrations and drills
are shown clearly using youth softball players.
---2001. 40 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #5: "The Complete Guide to Beginning Pitching"
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson
College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
As a former high school coach and now one of the
most successful Division III Coaches, Christowski
knows all of the key foundations to developing a
successful pitcher. This video provides the young
pitcher with step-by-step instruction on the
importance of ball size, grip, wrist snap, release,
stride and footwork. He also discusses foot placement
on the pitching rubber, presentation of the softball,
weight transfer and the delivery.
---2001. 40 minutes. ---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #6: "The Complete Guide to Beginning Catching"
with Henry Christowski, Head Coach, Simpson
College, NCAA Division III National Champs 1997, 1999
Henry Christowski was once a catcher himself and
has successfully coached the position at both the
high school and college level. He explains all the
basics of this critical position such as the
importance of protective equipment, the strength
and accuracy in a catcher's arm, gripping the ball,
releasing the ball and the follow through, how to
frame the pitch, blocking the pitch in the dirt,
catching pop flies, how to handle runners on base,
fielding bunts, dropped third strikes, plays at home
plate and wild pitches. Finally, he covers other
important areas such as the stance behind the plate
and which stance to use based on the situation.
---2001. 40 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #7: "Baserunning, Stealing and Sliding"
with Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville
Associate Head Coach; former Purdue University
Head Coach
Carol Bruggeman, whose teams are known for their
aggressive and assertive play, explains the
importance of good baserunning and proper sliding
technique. She demonstrates drills for proper
running form, how to get out of the batter's box,
lead-offs, turns at the bases, tagging up and sliding.
Bruggeman also explains proper technique for the
straight in, pop up, hook and headfirst slides,
and shows drills for each type of slide.
---2001. 35 minutes
---Format: DVD
--------------------
DVD #8: "Essentials of Throwing and Catching"
with Donna Bonebrake, former Assistant Coach, Indiana University
Bonebrake explains and demonstrates proper overhand throwing and catching techniques. She covers the proper grip, wrist snap, release and follow through. She demonstrates proper catching techniques and explains the importance of proper footwork, use of two hands, and catching above the waist and below the waist. Bonebrake also discusses how to alleviate the fear factor of catching a thrown ball. This video also includes demonstrations of more than a dozen drills for all aspects of throwing and catching.
---2001. 40 minutes.
---Format: DVD
