PURPOSE
This drill is an excellent warm-up for outfielders, and stresses proper fielding mechanics.
SETUP
Players line up in the outfield or get into outfield positions. Balls can either be hit by a machine or a coach.
Players work on fielding grounders.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Each ball is hit to an outfielder, who fields it using a proper technique.
- Balls should be hit straight to the outfielder as well as to the player’s backhand and forehand sides.
COACHING TIPS
- Players should round the ball and field it with their body, ball, and target lined up.