Softball NZ is pleased to announce the release of the Regional Development Programme (RDP). 

The RDP is a 5-week, pre-season skill development programme that will refine, develop, and extend individuals skills in the lead up to the softball season. 

The programme is designed to be flexible allowing Associations the ability to deliver the sessions at their own discretion. 

The RDP is aligned to Softball NZ’s National Player & Coach Development Pathway and aims to bridge the gap from the early stages of competitive softball to performance. The programme provides age appropriate training sessions whilst arming our coaches with the critical skill of developing and conducting quality practices. 

Associations will receive copies of the RDP in the coming week. 

RDP OBJECTIVES

RDP CONTENTS

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVESDEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH SOFTBALLERS 

• Balance is Better 
• Sport NZ's Core Beliefs On Talent Development 
• Myths of Developing Youth Softballers 
• Softball NZ Player Style Statement 
• Softball NZ's Position on Position Specialisation

WHAT IS THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME? 

HOW TO RUN A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME? 

• Step by Step Process

SESSION PLANS

•  Session Keys

Session One Overview 

• Strength & Conditioning 
• Offence 
• Defence 
• Mental Skills Lesson Plans Overview 
• Mental Skills 

Session Two Overview 

• Strength & Conditioning 
• Offence 
• Defence 
• Mental Skills 

Session Three Overview 

• Strength & Conditioning 
• Offence 
• Defence 
• Mental Skills

Session Four Overview 

• Strength & Conditioning 
• Offence 
• Defence
• Mental Skills 

Session Five Overview 

• Strength & Conditioning 
• Offence 
• Defence 
• Mental Skills 

APPENDIX 

• COOL-DOWN & DEBRIEF DYNAMIC WARMUP 
• POSITIONAL PRIORITIES
• SKILLS SETS MATRIX 13-16 YEARS 
• WINTER THROWING PROGRAMME 
• NATIONAL PLAYER & COACH DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
• OPERATING TEMPLATES