Baseball Fielding Drills

Slow Roller Drill
Purpose
To work on the first baseman’s and third baseman’s abilities to field slow rollers and bunts.
Equipment:
Baseball field, baseballs
Procedure
* Place five to six baseballs in a straight line from home plate moving out toward third base, beginning about 20 feet from the home late area.
* Balls [...]

Baseball Infielding Skills

In youth baseball a major problem with players in the field is that they are not ready for the ball that is hit to them. Standing upright, crossing their arms and/or legs, looking away and daydreaming are often evident in kids. This results not only in misplays but can lead to injury for unsuspecting kids
Stance:
A [...]

Baseball Fielding Tips

Catch the Ball in the Middle of the Body
Fielders learn to get rid of the ball quickly by catching the ball in the middle of their body, moving the hands to the throwing shoulder while the back foot plants toward the target and the player strides to the target to throw the ball This skill [...]