Fastpitch Softball

I was at fastpitch softball practice last night and used this drill that Steve sent to me.  Very effective and the players loved it. 

From Steve…
Throw them out softball drill:

Center fielder, first baseman, catcher and third baseman. All other players line-up behind each position to rotate. Fly ball is hit to the center fielder who is to throw the ball home. The first baseman assumes the cut-off position and the catcher has to be vocal on lining her up and if they want the ball to be cut-off. The throw is either cut-off and thrown home or to third or the throw goes through to the catcher. The catcher than throws to the third baseman.

Once the center fielder catches the ball, she rotates to the first baseman line. First baseman goes to catcher, catcher moves to third base, third base moves to center field.

This is a good drill on teaching the fundamentals of catching fly balls, lining up the cut-off and having accurate throws. By rotating positions, each player gets to understand the role of that position and keeps them moving.

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