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Side-to-Side Bucket Fly Balls

Two endpoints with empty bucket at each. Athletes move from side-to-side, catching flies and depositing baseballs into the bucket. Add communication and finish with great plays.

Short Hop Gauntlet

Partner infield drill to work short hops and glove work. Start with (1) Partner GB reps, (2) Partner Short Hops, (3) Partner Hop Competition… and finally (4) The Gauntlet. Catch and stay in. Drop ball – you’re out!

Separation Drills

This drill focuses on the separation movement of the hands after fielding a ground ball, and can be run on any clean ground ball surface.

Secondary & Read

Baserunning drill to practice secondary leads and reading the pitch / play at second base

Secondary Breaks

Early baserunning drill to work on (1) Secondary leads & action and (2) Delay Steal breaks.

Scared of Getting Hit

Teach how to get hit (drop, turn, tuck) and/or help an athlete that is scared of getting hit (teach, alternate, random).

Scrimmage

A scrimmage is a time for kids to put the hard work into action, and experience the pressure of competition.