Five Step Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill works on the skills needed to quickly and effectively field a ground ball. It breaks down five steps that help a player ensure controlled movements. Drill Setup This drill
Baseball Fielding Drills
Knock Down
Purpose To improve throwing technique and arm strength. Drill Setup Arrange 3 batting tees in a row about 10 feet apart from each other. For beginner players, place a large ball on
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
Distance PR
Purpose To help build arm strength and proper throwing mechanics. Players will learn to use their bodies to throw the ball farther. Drill Setup This drill is best performed on a football
Progressive Tag Up
Purpose Teaches players when and how to tag up on fly balls. Drill Setup You can run this drill in the infield, or just set up four bases in the outfield the
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
Take A Knee Drill
Purpose To practice proper fielding technique for medium-strength ground balls. Drill Setup Fielder should stand in the grassy outfield facing a coach who is 40 feet away. How it Works To begin the
Drop Step Drill
Purpose To practice using a drop step to field pop flies and line drives Drill Setup Create a line of fielders (all with gloves) standing 20 feet away from the coach. Coach
Shout It Out Drill
Purpose To practice outfield communication in fly ball situations Drill Setup Coach stands 5 feet behind second base with a bucket of balls. Place your outfielders in two lines, one line in
Hip Drill
Purpose Works on maintaining a stable base while making lateral and linear movements. Drill Setup Have the players line up 3-5 feet from each. How it Works Players will roll the ball back
Distance Throw
Purpose Works on throwing distance and power Drill Setup Place a series of cones about 10 yards apart, continuing for most of the length of the outfield, or however you think is
Crossover with Over Hand Throw Drill
Purpose Teaches players proper fundamentals for fielding and throwing in one fluid motion. Drill Setup Player lines up in ready position. How it Works Coach rolls the ball to the side of the
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
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 in front of
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 Coach
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