Roll & Go Drill
Players get to practice their throwing, catching, pivoting and hand-eye coordination in this game-situation drill.
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Body Blow
In this drill, players work on getting their body in front of the ball, and then picking up the ball and following through to make a good play, learning not to rush the process.
The Slice Drill
Outfielders work on fielding a ball that is slicing away from them in this fundamental drill.
Shoestring Catch
Outfielders work on making the shoestring catch on balls hit in front of them in this fielding drill.
Blind Pivot Drill
Outfielders practice taking their eyes off the ball and switching their view to the opposite shoulder in this fielding drill.
Forehand with Long Throw Drill
This fundamental drill teaches players the importance of visualization when it comes to hitting.
One Knee Fielding Drill
This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front.
Cutoff Drill
This drill covers the proper footwork and body rotation needed to perform a fast cutoff and eliminate any unnecessary steps while turning and throwing the ball .
Short Hop Showdown
Here's a great drill to practice proper fielding technique for short hops. This drill is effective because it forces players to focus on the bouncing ball all the way into their glove. It also reduces the tendency for players to look up before the short hop is securely in their glove.
Jump Pivot Triangle Fielding Drill
Players catch the ball, make a jump-pivot and throw to their teammate in this drill that improves throwing speed and jump pivot technique.
GOOOOOAL!
Here's a fun, competitive game that practices throwing and fielding - it encourages good ground ball fielding fundamentals!
Ground Ball Face Off
This is a great drill to prepare players to field ground balls and immediately follow with a quick throw.
Quick Hands Drill
This drill is all about learning to get into the throwing position as quickly as possible!
Stance with Glove Out Front
This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front.
Charge Ball Drill
This drill simulates a play when the game is on the line. There is no time to catch the ball two-handed. Player must field the ball onehanded to the side of her body and come up throwing immediately. Speed is imperative in this drill.
Relay Drill for Fielding
Outfielders practice throwing to the relay person after a ball gets past them in this high-paced drill.