The Eyes Down Drill helps players focus on keeping their eyes on the ball while fielding grounders. Setup Players should set up as usual, but with this drill we need to force the players to focus on the ball while fielding grounders. To force the player to watch the ball, they should either tuck a […]
Trosky Infield Drill
The Trosky Infield Drill increases player hand speed and builds strength. Setup This move is done without a glove. The coach is going to throw ground balls to the player. Players will be catching the ball with both hands, bringing the ball to their chest, and immediately throwing or darting the ball from their chest. […]
4X Momentum Fielding Drill
The 4X Momentum Drill allows players to focus on getting around the ball and using the right, left, field, right, left, throw method. Setup Take 8 cones or markers and make two lines with them in front of the player. Each line should be staggered and in a triangular shape. The player gets setup behind […]
Routine Fielding Cone Drill
This drill allows players to slow down and really focus on their footwork for each type of routine ball. Setup Six markers or cones are used on the ground to mark the routine balls that a fielder might see. One row of markers should be placed directly in front of the player as well as […]
Goalie Fielding Drill
The Goalie Drill mimics real game situations and helps players fine-tune their form while making quick decisions. Setup Use two cones or any two objects that can be used to form an imaginary “goal” line. The two objects should be setup 15-18 feet apart behind the player. The player will set up with their heels […]
Quick Turn Fungo Fielding Drill
The Quick Turn Fungo Drill will help increase player reaction time when fielding balls. Setup The player is going to setup with their back to the coach. Drill Instructions The coach will fungo balls towards the player. The coach should either say an audible cue or use the crack of the bat to cue the […]