10U Softball Practice Plan
At 10U, fastpitch players can handle longer drill sequences and the first real situational softball. A 90-minute practice gives you time to sharpen fundamentals while teaching cutoffs, force outs, and where to throw the ball. Keep everyone moving with stations instead of one big group.
This free 10U softball practice plan balances hitting, defense, and live reps, with dedicated time for pitchers and catchers. Download the printable PDF, or adjust it in the free Practice Planner.
What to Focus On at 10U
Situational defense
Begin teaching cutoffs and relays, force outs, and getting the lead runner. Walk through each situation slowly, then add a runner to make it game speed.
Windmill pitching and catching
Fastpitch means dedicated time for your pitchers and catchers. Build in bullpen and blocking work while the rest of the team rotates through hitting and fielding.
Live and front-toss hitting
Mix tee and front toss for mechanics with live or machine pitching for timing. Rotate small groups so each hitter gets 10 or more quality swings.
Sample 10U Softball Practice Plan (90 minutes)
A ready-to-run structure you can use as-is or adjust to your team. Open it in the free Practice Planner to swap drills and export a printable PDF.
| Time | Block |
|---|---|
| 0:00 - 0:10 | Dynamic warm-up and throwing progressionJog, stretch, then a throwing ladder from short to long. |
| 0:10 - 0:35 | Hitting and fielding stationsTee/front toss, ground balls, fly balls, plus a pitcher/catcher group. Rotate every 8 minutes. |
| 0:35 - 0:55 | Infield and situationsCutoffs, force outs, and lead-runner decisions, first walked through then run live. |
| 0:55 - 1:20 | Live scrimmage or batting practiceGame-situation reps with baserunners. |
| 1:20 - 1:30 | Conditioning and huddleShort baserunning, then review and preview the next game. |
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How long should a 10U softball practice be?
About 90 minutes. Players ages 9 to 10 can handle 15-minute station blocks and the first situational work, but still need a brisk pace to stay engaged.
What should a 10U softball practice plan include?
A warm-up and throwing progression, hitting and fielding stations, a dedicated pitcher and catcher group, situational infield work, and a live scrimmage to finish.
How much time should pitchers get at 10U?
Build a dedicated windmill pitching and catching station into every practice so the battery gets reps while the rest of the team rotates through hitting and defense.
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