9 Outs Fielding Drill

Purpose A fun, competitive game that works on fielding situations under game-like pressure. Drill Setup Divide your players into two teams - one takes the field while the others line up at

The Bent Leg Slide

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZf6o7rM58[/youtube] Well I have to tell you up front - they won't all be that spectacular. The sliding catch is one of baseball's most impressive plays, and while here we see

Baseball Fielding Drills – Working the Fence

When setting up your youth baseball fielding drills, since it's true that a large majority of the plays happen in the infield, this leads coaches to put their best catchers

Baseball Relay Conditioning Drill

I have a relay drill that my players of all ages love. It works on fielding and conditioning at the same time. Best part is that the players really enjoy

Baseball Fielding Drill

A drill that I like to use is one that works great for infielders and outfielders alike. Baseball Fielding Drill Break into two groups: the first player in line in group A

Baseball Fielding Drill – Triangle Drill

This is a favorite fielding drill I use with my younger players. Bear in mind that it works well though for any age. Triangle Drill Place 3 cones in the

Youth Drill for Players Changing from Coach Pitch to Minors

One drill I do with younger boys just coming up from machine pitch to minors is line half my team at third base and half at first base. I am standing

Baseball Fielding – Last Man Standing OR The Buckner Drill

Here is a baseball fielding drill we use often. We officially call it "The Last Man Standing", 5 in a row; unofficially, we call it "The Buckner Drill" 5

Youth Baseball Practice Drills – Relay Drill and Fielding Drill

Try these practice drills to put some fun into practices. Since they both provide the competitive element you'll find your players really like them. They don't even realize they

Baseball Outfield Drills – Catching Drill for Outfielders

I have a drill that is excellent for outfielders. It is JUST a catching drill; no throwing involved. It goes pretty quick so if you have 10 or 12 players

Baseball Fielding Drill

I have a baseball drill used for fielding ground balls; it works for me and the kids always seem to like it. It builds eye coordination, technique on fielding, cardio,

Gloveless Fielding Drill

I find that a lot of times my youth players attempt to field the ball in the infield like they see the "cool" players do it, scooping it to the

Baseball Training Drill – Fly Ball Pop-Up Drill

One drill we do often in practice for my 10-12 year old team is a fly ball/pop up drill. This drill works on their coordination and technique on how to

Youth Baseball Fielding Drills – Marathon Drill

I do a drill I call Marathon. The idea is to see if the player can continue to make good fielding plays and good throws as he/she tires. Marathon Drill Player

Baseball Throwing Drills – Around the Horn

Here are a couple of practice ideas that are working for the U12 team. The drill we use is Around the Horn. This drill teaches them not to panic

Baseball Fielding Drills – Infield Drill & Outfielder Drill

These are two of the baseball fielding drills I love to do. The first drill is for infielders and focuses on proper position to field grounders. The second

Baseball Outfield Drills – Track Toss and Make Your Call

Here are a couple of baseball outfield drills that we use often. The first one I call Track Toss and it works on hand/eye coordination and teamwork. The next

Baseball Training Equipment – Prop to Teach Proper Ground Ball Fielding

Here is an idea for baseball training equipment that is easy, inexpensive and best of all-- IT WORKS! We use the following prop to teach our players how to

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