Welcome to the Softball Excellence Dugout

The Dugout is your cool stuff area. It's the place where you can find all the FREE STUFF (that people love), plus check out softball pictures Cindy has taken around the world, find answers to various Softball Questions, ask Cindy a softball question that might be on your mind, read the Tip of the Month, and also check out links to other softball sites.

The Dugout will continue to grow and evolve so keep checking back. And, keep in mind that if there's something you want to read about, see, hear or learn then let Cindy know so other coaches like you can read about it in The Dugout!

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Ask Cindy View answers to commonly asked questions that Cindy has been asked over the years. This is the place where you can write and ask Cindy whatever's on your mind. If you've got a softball question you'd like to ask, then simply complete the Ask Cindy Form, hit Send and she will answer your question as soon as she can. Softball Directory Cindy's recommended links to other interesting and useful softball websites. This is your jumping off point to a number of other softball resources on the web. This page has been somewhat organized to categorize other softball sites for you, in the hope of narrowing down your quest for softball information. The categories include sections on Associations/Organizations, other Instruction/Information Sites, Equipment, and section for Miscellaneous sites. Plan to check this page every so often as new Softball resource sites are bound to show up.

Tip Of The Month Each month I will share something new to help make your coaching life just a little bit easier. My Tip will change every month and will eventually address all skills and areas of softball. If there's a particular skill area that you'd like me to write a Tip of the Month on, please send me an email and let me know. Meanwhile, here's this month's tip ...enjoy! Our Most Recent Photos View All Photos

Our Most Recent Articles 5 Secrets Behind Great Pitching by Cindy Bristow on May 14, 2013 at 5:05am While the cameras stay focused on the pitcher, the secret star of the show is hiding in plain sight. Learn how a great pitcher is all about having a great catcher!! 6 Must-Do’s to Advance in the NCAA Playoffs by Cindy Bristow on May 14, 2013 at 5:05am No matter who’s your favorite team, or division, now is the time to shine in college softball! With the Regionals & Super-Regionals upon us let’s examine 6 Keys to Advancing in the NCAA Playoffs! Coaches Corner 3 Pitfalls of the Screwball by Cindy Bristow on April 30, 2013 at 5:04am To throw a great screwball make sure you know how to avoid its pitfalls Player’s Page The 4 A’s of Playing College Softball by Cindy Bristow on April 30, 2013 at 5:04am Is it your dream to play college softball? Thousands of girls all over the country have the same dream and not everybody will make it. Find out how having the 4 A’s can help you make that dream come true. Coaches Corner Are Your Skills Game-Ready or Not? by Cindy Bristow on April 16, 2013 at 5:04am No matter what level you coach, skills require two parts in order for our players to be successful in games. Coaching requires knowing both, and helping our players practice each of them. Player’s Page Eliminate Your Fear of Mistakes – Just Be 1 Run Better by Cindy Bristow on April 16, 2013 at 5:04am Worrying about making mistakes is normal, but not helpful. Learn 4 things you can do to switch your thinking and start playing better softball! Coaches Corner A Simple Pitching Drill to Improve Movement by Cindy Bristow on April 02, 2013 at 5:04am Does your pitcher leave her curveball over the middle too often, or throw too many low pitches? If this sounds familiar then this simple pitching drill should do the trick. Player’s Page Your Defensive Range and Errors by Cindy Bristow on April 02, 2013 at 5:04am Are balls whizzing past you in your defensive position? Do you wish you had more range? Then it’s all about your positioning on the field. Categories Baserunning Catching Communication Conditioning Experience Level Advanced All Beginner Fielding Hitting Bunting Slapping Miscellaneous Parents Pitching Practice Recruiting Strategy Throwing Testimonial "Website looks great, lots of tips to be an excellent Ballplayer." - Les Barber Catcher to the King