This is a fun, productive drill, especially for younger kids, though older kids can gain benefit from it too. It focuses on the importance of getting rid of the ball in a hurry.Split your squad into two teams. Line the first team up, one behind another, at the...
A big part of successful baserunning involves properly reading balls in the dirt. This drill will help your players learn to properly judge the trajectory of a pitched ball that bounces in the dirt. Station a baserunner at each base – first, second, and third....
I cannot count the number of times I have watched a young player get out on a play when they should have been safe at first, had they simply ran hard. This is a very preventable out, and one that will cost you several runs over the course of the season if you...
This drill emphasizes fielding skills with a competitive aspect. The drill is fun, yet can be a good test of players’ fielding skills and reaction. Divide the team into two groups. A coach goes with each group and serves as the “hitter.” Players do not use...
Run this drill in any large open area (a field or a gym). Divide the team into as many groups of two as possible. If an uneven number of players are present use a coach to fill out the last group. One member of each group lines up on one side of the area, the second...
During batting practice shag all balls in your position! The READY POSITION is one of narrow stance with the weight on the balls of feet and the center of gravity relatively high, so that the outfielder can move quickly in any direction. He must be ready to move...
