Fly Ball Communication Drill
Purpose To teach players how to properly communicate in the outfield on fly balls Drill Setup 2-3 players spread out in the outfield while the coach grabs a bat and some balls...
Baseball Fielding Drills
Pitchers: Fielding Balls Down the 1st & 3rd Base Lines
Purpose Works on getting off the mound, fielding the ball and throwing to first. Drill Setup Place three baseballs along first baseline and three along third baseline. Pitcher...
Triangle Drill for Fielding
Purpose To teach fielders the proper foot and hand positioning for fielding ground balls Drill Setup Players pair off, grab a ball, their gloves, and stand 10-5 yards apart,...
Corners and Middles
Purpose To get players reps working on fundamental infielder skills Drill Setup Players line up at 1st, 2nd, shortstop, and 3rd base. You’ll also need a catcher at home....
Highliner Drill for Fielding
Purpose This drill helps players learn to make a leaping catch over their heads – useful for high line drives or bad throws for fellow fielders Set Up Player and partner stand...
Relay Throwing Drill
Purpose This drill allows athletes to perfect relay throws from outfield to infield to catcher. Set Up Outfielder sets up in outfield. Infielder sets up at edge of infield. Second...
Wall Ball Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill simulates fielding a short hop or a tough ground ball. It is an excellent drill for developing “hand quickness.” Keep it fast-paced and fun by turning it...
Throwing Footwork Progression
Purpose Outfielders learn proper footwork to gather themselves, plant, point the glove, hop and turn, and finish. Set Up Set three cones in an open space, approximately 1 yard...
Fielding-Themed Practice Plan
Does your team need help with their fielding? Want to eliminate errors and improve your defensive execution? Try this fielding-themed practice plan! It starts off with a...
“Blocking Pitches” Drill for Catchers!
Do you have the toughness necessary to play behind the plate? When you start blocking pitches, you are going to find out in a hurry if you have that degree of toughness. In...
3 Steps to Improving Your Defense!
During this blog post, we’re going to talk about one youth baseball drill that is sure to help strengthen your team’s defense. Breaking Down the Crow Hop Technique...
“Charge The Ball” Fielding Drill
This fielding drill demonstrates the correct technique to use when a runner is on base. When there is a man on 2nd base and there’s a ground ball hit out to the...
Baseball Fielding: Fielding Down 1st and 3rd Base Lines
In this baseball fielding drill, we’re going to work on fielding the ball down the third base and first base lines. The ball is going to be considered “non-moving”, and...
Baseball Fielding: 3 Agility Drills for Outfielders
As a baseball player, you have to work continually to develop your fielding skills. Good fielding requires a combination of mobility, speed, agility and ball-handling skills....
5 Awesome Baseball Fielding Drills for Beginners!
Good baseball fielding requires a combination of mobility, speed, agility and ball-handling skills. I’ve put together 5 great fielding drills for your younger players...
Baseball Catchers Practice Plan: The “Gold Glove” Workout
Baseball Catchers Practice Plan: The “Gold Glove” Workout Check out this awesome set of baseball catchers practice drills that will give your catcher a “Gold...
The Infield Snake Warm-Up Drill
Purpose: This is a great defensive drill that players really enjoy. The goal is to complete the drill without missing a ball. This drill can also be performed with line drives...
Fly Ball Drill for Confident Fielding!
Many players want to catch fly balls in a “basket catch form” (arm straight out and palm to the sky). I converted an old basketball drill to help young players use the...