{"product_id":"flips-feeds-and-fundamentals-alameda","title":"FLIPS, FEEDS AND FUNDAMENTALS (ALAMEDA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Learn a defensive routine that will develop the quick movements you need to be successful on game day Learn the best feed to use to a base depending on the location of the ball Field back hands and forehands using a step-over technique that will help your players to increase their range and get to more balls Teach your outfielders to be more efficient with their throws\u003c\/p\u003ewith Lonni Alameda, Florida State University Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003e2011 ACC Tournament Champs;Canadian National Team Assistant Coach; former UNLV Head Coach, 2x MWC Coach of the Year; 2x All Big 8 softball player at Oklahoma\u003cp\u003eTeach your players how to get the ball to base faster and get the out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLonni Alameda shows you a variety of full team infield flips, feeds and tag drills that will help improve your team defense. She introduces an innovative, nine-part drill aimed at developing and practicing body control, a skill necessary for overall athleticism. In using Coach Alameda's flips and feeds drill, your team can work on multiple fundamental skills, while practicing at a fast pace with full participation and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlips and Feeds Drill\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Alameda introduces the mechanics of the flips and feeds drill and has her team perform the drill. There are nine different variations within the flips and feeds drill, and each works on different skills players may need to execute in typical game situations.\u003cb\u003e The over hand throw, the underhand toss and the side arm throw are all used and practiced in these drills. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese skills are important for body control, a major component of athleticism. Developing athleticism in a team should be a goal of every coach, as an athletic player can often make difficult plays with relative ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eTeam Defense\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Team Defense segment begins with a team throwing drill, which leads into defensive work for all positions. Your infielders, as well as your pitchers, will receive many types of ground balls and make throws to all the bases using these drills.  Outfielders work on cutting off balls hit down the line. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same skills that were being developed in the flips and feeds drills are used during the team defense segment. \u003cb\u003eThese skills are vital to a solid, championship-level defense.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese drills will teach your players the physical skills necessary to succeed on the softball field, while also incorporating competition, teamwork, and communication.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e67 minutes. 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402268917948,"sku":"CHMP-SD04283B","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/81Hzq7PL6PL.jpg?v=1788449772","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/flips-feeds-and-fundamentals-alameda","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}