Side Shuffle
Side Shuffle Purpose Players will learn to sidestep to the ball, which will improve their fielding footwork Set up - Have players form a line on the third base side - The first player in line is in
Baseball Fielding Drills
Pitcher Double Plays
Pitcher Double Plays Purpose Infielders practice turning 1-6-3 and 1-4-3 double plays Set up - Lines of players at Pitcher, 2B, SS, and 1B - Coach with fungo bat left of home plate Execution 1. Fungo 2 hits ground ball to pitcher 2. Pitcher fields
Numbers Drill
Numbers Drill Purpose This is a great drill that teaches players to pivot when catching the ball throwing for increased accuracy. Set up - Put one player at every position on the field - Make sure
Crossover Drill
Purpose Outfielders practice making adjustments on a fly ball. Drill Setup Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open space. How it Works Coach throws a fly ball over the
Recovery Drill
Purpose To practice recovering the ball in front of the body after an error or bad bounce. Drill Setup Divide team into pairs, players line up across from each other forming two
Target Drill
Purpose Helps fielders make long, accurate throws to a target. Drill Setup Player sets up in an open space or outfield. Another player sits on a stool roughly 20-30 yards away, standing
Comebacker Double Play
Purpose Pitcher practices fielding a comebacker then turning a 1-2-3 double play Drill Setup Pitcher, catcher and Short 1B in regular positions How it Works Pitcher delivers pitch to home. Catcher throws comebacker
Charge/Drop Drill
Purpose Outfielders work on catching both the ball hit in front of them and the ball hit behind them. Drill Setup Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open
First and Third Cutoff Play
Purpose Middle infielders work on first and third reads when trying to catch a baserunner stealing. Drill Setup Pitcher, Catcher, 2B and SS in regular positions How it Works Pitcher delivers ball to
3 Pitch Sets
Purpose A fun, game-like drill that practices hitting, baserunning and fielding. Drill Setup Split your players into three even teams of roughly 4-5 players each. Two teams fill out the defensive positions
Crow Hop Corners
Purpose To practice using a crow hop to generate momentum for long distance throws. Drill Setup Divide your players into groups of fours. Have each foursome make a square shape with about
Interceptor Drill
Purpose To practice fielding line-drive balls using the crossover step and drop step. Also develops outfield communication skills. Drill Setup There are three people involved in this drill: The Coach (CH), the
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 roughly
Grounders Only Tee Ball
Purpose In this scrimmage variation, using the tee speeds up the pace of the game and gives your team more repetitions in a shorter time. Hitters can work on their swing
Covering Overthrows
Purpose Pitcher works on backing up a base and catching overthrows. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is in left-center field. How it Works Pitcher simulates a pitch to home. He
Wild Pitch Prep
Purpose To practice handling a wild pitch when a runner is on 3rd base. Drill Setup Place your infield players in their regular positions. Place a runner on 3rd base. Coach stands
Underhand Flip Force Out
Purpose To practice using the underhand flip to get force outs at second base. Drill Setup Make two lines of players - one line at the shortstop position, the other at second
Top 5 At-Home Baseball Drills
Looking for at-home baseball drills? Here are our top 5 - with a focus on hitting and fielding fundamentals. Each one can be done in your back yard or even indoors,