Catch and Crow Hop Drill
Purpose To get more momentum and velocity on the ball Drill Setup Players line up next to each other anywhere on the field Each player sh9uld have a ball and a glove How it...
Baseball Fielding Drills
Drop Step Fundamentals Drill
Purpose Helps players work on the glove side drop step and throwing side drop step fundamentals. Drill Setup Outfielders line up next to each other in outfield. Coach stands...
Back Hand Drill
Purpose This advanced fielding drill focuses on making sure players are low in the ready position to save a second in getting to the ball. Drill Setup Player lines up in ready...
Small Sided Scrimmage
Purpose With kids under six, playing a scrimmage usually results in a lot of standing around, boredom, or goofing off. This modified version allows you to get more game-like...
Run Down Drill
Purpose How to execute a run down so even the fastest baserunner can’t escape Drill Setup Infielders set up at second and third base. Runner is in between them. How it Works...
Covering First Base
Purpose Pitcher works on covering first base when ball is hit to right of first baseman Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is in the first base area of the field....
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...
Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle
Purpose Charging the ball, fielding it cleanly and scooping it to home. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is at home plate. How it Works 1. Pitcher simulates a...
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...
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...
“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....