The A Drill allows players to visualize getting into a good position to secure a glove side or backhand ball. Setup Begin by drawing the letter “A” in the dirt. The top point of the A should be pointed towards the coach. The player is going to stand with their left and right foot on […]
Mini Wiffle Ball Fielding Drill
The mini wiffle ball drill increases hand-eye coordination by using a small whiffle ball which requires players to focus in order to make the catch. Setup This drill can be done without a glove or with a mini glove to increase the difficulty. The player and the coach, or pitching machine, should begin 6 to […]
Stay Low Fielding Drill
This drill allows players to practice staying low when fielding ground balls. Setup Having a coach around will make this drill easier but it can be done solo with a wall or a pitching machine that can throw ground balls. Drill Instructions The coach or pitching machine should throw ground balls towards the player and […]
Ball Transfer Drill
This drill allows players to practice getting behind the baseball and finding a good 4-seam grip. Setup The player begins on their knees in a kneeling position. The coach stands 10 – 12 feet away from the player. Drill Instructions The coach is going to throw the ball right in the zone of the player. […]
Three-Point Defense Drill | Tennis Ball Drill
The three-point defense or tennis ball drill allows fielders to practice lining up the eyes, glove, and the ball. This drill is done completely in the kneeling position so players can focus on just the upper half of the body. Setup To begin set up, the player should be in a kneeling position. A foam […]