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 […]
The A Fielding Drill
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. […]