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 SPORTFOLIO - $19.95
 "Sportfolio” available to ALL coaches! The “Sportfolio” is a padded portfolio that features the FUN Play Softball logo as well as the “Play Softball” website information on the front. Additionally, on the inside of the Sportfolio you will find a softball diamond dry-erase board featuring all Softball Ontario’s program information and lastly it has a full note pad to write on. This is a GREAT resource tool for coaches to use at a practice or during a game where you can post up your line-up or make any notes.
Grass Roots Manual - $3.00
Designed to provide the house league, recreational or beginner coach with an introduction to the basic skills of the game. Includes methods of skill instruction, useful drills and ideas on how to organize a practice.
Level I Coaching Manual - $29.25
Along with teaching information and illustrations on all the basic skills, this workbook includes information on the role and responsibilities of the coach, game strategy and practice planning.
Level II Coaching Manual - $29.25
This manual provides more in-depth information on the skills of batting, throwing, and baserunning, with a look at specific positional responsibilities in all defensive situations. A highlight of this manual is the special emphasis on pitcher development.
Level III Coaching Manual - $34.50
This manual is designed to be a companion to the Level III Technical Clinic. Contained in this manual are such items as: scouting, game plans, signalling, player substitution and mental preparation to help assist the elite coach in their coaching endeavors.
Coaching Development Program Binder Only - $21.00
An optional 2” ring binder with spine inserts and index tabs is now available for storage of your Coaching Manuals.
Diamond Drills:
(a) Binder Only - $13.45
(b) Drills Sections:
(c) Slo-Pitch Pitching - $5.50
(d) Fast Pitch Pitching - $5.50
(e) Hitting - $5.50
(f) Fielding - $5.50
(g) Throwing - $5.50
(h) Baserunning - $5.50
(i) Defensive Team - $5.50
(j) Back Catching - $5.50
(k) Offensive Team - $5.50
(l) Sliding - $5.50
(m) Bunting - $5.50
Enhance your practices with Softball Canada’s Drills Manual. Each section will include a description of the skill, 20-30 drills and a note section for adding drills or notes. An optional 2” ring binder with tab separations and introduction is also available for storage of your drill sections.
Learn to Play Level 1 - $4.76
 The Level 1 manual explains how to run the Learn to Play Program for 5-6 year olds, contains 18 lesson plans of activities and lead up games for a coach to follow, key teaching points and progressions for all the basic skills and much, much more.
Learn to Play Level 2 - $4.76
 The Level 2 manual explains how to run the Learn to Play Program for 7-8 year olds, contains 18 lesson plans for a coach to follow, key teaching points and progressions for all the basic skills and much, much more.
Learn to Play Level 3 - $4.76
 The Level 3 manual explains how to run the Learn to Play Program for 9-10 year olds, contains 18 lesson plans for a coach to follow, key teaching points and progressions for all the basic skills and much, much more.
The Softball Drill Book - $23.95
 Packed with 180 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game’s most successful programs, The Softball Drill Book will add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances.
The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you’ll find drills to improve position skill and team execution - all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women’s College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles.
Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully - $26.95
 Hall of Fame coach Kathy Veroni, who has won more than 1,250 fastpitch games in her career, and pitching expert Roanna Brazier share their insights and experiences in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to coaching fastpitch softball. From developing a coaching philosophy and planning for the season to teaching the skills and tactics of the game, you will find proven formulas for success within these pages.
With practice and conditioning plans, administrative forms, sample scouting charts, tactics for dozens of game situations, and more than 130 drills, Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully is the most complete resource available for aspiring and experienced coaches alike. Take advantage of the authors’ expertise to gain a winning edge over your competition. (Human Kinetics - 2006, paperback, 232 pp)
Softball Skills & Drills $23.95
 Garman shares her formula for developing the fundamentals by packing 170 drills, 142 photos, and 49 illustrations into Softball Skills & Drills.
Get complete details on every facet of the game:
• Power hitting techniques
• Bunting and slap hitting techniques
• Baserunning techniques
• Pitching and catching techniques
• Position-specific fielding techniques
• Offensive and defensive tactics
Softball Skills & Drills gives you more than Xs and Os. This practical handbook is loaded with tips that will speed players’ skill development. (Human Kinetics - 2001, paperback, 224 pp).
Softball Fundamentals $19.95
 Softball Fundamentals will have you pitching, fielding, hitting, and baserunning like an experienced player in no time at all.
Learn to execute each of the game's key skills properly through the concise instruction and accompanying photos presented for each technique. More than 48 gamelike drills will speed your skill learning and improve your performance. Learn how to apply your newfound skills in game situations and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive tactics to get an edge over your opponents.
Softball Fundamentals is the best way to master the basics of the sport as you play. With this book, you'll make the right play from the very first day. (Human Kinetics - paperback - By Rick Noren)
The Softball Coaching Bible - $28.95
 In the Softball Coaching Bible, 28 of the top U.S. coaches in the country share their principles, insights, strategies, methods, and experiences. This landmark work covers all the bases, from recruiting players to teaching offensive and defensive skills, from setting goals to attracting fans. Softball coaches can use this book as the game plan for guiding a winning program. Coaches can follow the successful methods used by the greats, including Judi Garman, Gayle Blevins, Teresa Wilson, and Mike Candrea. (Human Kintetics - 2002, paperback 7 x 10, 360 pp)
The Softball Pitching Edge - $25.95
 Author Cheri Kempf goes beyond the basics as she covers pre-motion presentation, stance, posture, timing, location, and speed. She offers sound advice on the correct choice of pitches along with pictures and drawings of the correct choice mechanics for throwing the drop, change-up, rise, curve, and screwball. She discusses the common errors that pitchers make, from lack of control to improper arm care, and provides plenty of tips and drills to avoid and correct those mistakes. (Human Kinetics - 2002, paperback 8-1/2 x 11, approx. 192 pages)
General
So You Want to Start a Softball League - $5.25
Written by experienced volunteers, a book outlining everything you need to know to start a softball league, or improve an existing league. Includes information on set up of committees, by-laws, incorporation, meetings, fundraising, etc.
How to Make a Tournament Draw - $8.50
Defines the round robin and double knock out tournament. Includes actual tournament draw sheets for tournaments involving three or more, and up to 40 teams. A must for the tournament chairman.
Line Up Cards - $0.25
The best way for everyone to see and know the batting order.
Minor Development
Pitcher-Catcher Manual - $1.50
A pocket sized book outlining the key points involved in pitching and catching. An excellent skill analysis book for the minor pitchers/catchers.
Skills Manual - $1.50
A pocket sized book designed to remind the minor player of the key points in the technical skills of softball. Major areas covered include batting, baserunning, infield and outfield play.
Rulebook
Rulebook 2009/2010 - $10.00
The official rules of softball in Canada for fast pitch, slo-pitch and orthodox for 2009 and 2010 softball season. Also includes Softball Canada’s By-Laws and Operating Rules.
Scorekeeping
Scorekeeping Reference Manual - $1.90
A pocket sized yet comprehensive reference book. Includes all basic scoring notations with diagrams. Designed for quick reference.
Scoresheets
$0.40 per sheet
$9.00 for 25 sheets
(Unbound sheets, 18” x 14”)
Umpire
Officiating Softball $19.95
 Make sure you're in the right place at the right time to make the right call. Officiating Softball covers officiating procedures and responsibilities, plate and field umpire mechanics for both fast-pitch and slo-pitch softball, and rules application. You'll learn what's expected of you as an umpire, pre- and postgame duties, and equipment and safety regulations.
It contains three chapters detailing basic umpiring positions and descriptions; plate umpire mechanics; field umpire mechanics; and one-, two-, and three-umpire systems. Included are real-life cases that demonstrate correct rulings, point out common umpiring errors and how to avoid them, and challenge you to make the right call in game situations. Officiating Softball is a practical resource on applying the rules and umpiring mechanics developed and approved by the NFHS. (Human Kinetics - Paperback - By American Sport Education Program)
Umpire Casebook - $30.75
This compact (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) spiral bound resource includes over 880 fast pitch and slo-pitch cases. A first class umpire resource. But also an excellent tool for coaches and players to get a better understanding of the rules and their implications.
Umpire Crests
Available only to officials currently carded with said organization.
Softball Ontario - $3.75
Softball Canada - $3.85
Souvenir
Pins
Ideal for jackets, sweaters or trading at tournaments.
Softball Ontario Lapel Pin - $2.00
Softball Ontario Umpire Pin - $2.00
Softball Canada Umpire Pin - $4.50
Softball Ontario Brooch - $5.00
Softball Ontario Crest
Ideal for sweatsuits, jackets, or hats.
2” Crest - $1.00
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