Underarm return relay Aim: Players run to a point, return and on the way back pick up a ball and throw it underarm to the teammate next in line. This pattern continues. (4 or more players). Procedure: • Mark a starting line and a midway line, and place a distant...
Racquetball Drill PURPOSE To learn to read a fly ball EQUIPMENT A racquetball / tennis racket, approximately 10 soft-covered sponge-type balls, gloves TIME 6 to 8 minutes PROCEDURE All of the players, who have been assigned numbers, and some of the coaches go to right...
Playing Catch with a Purpose Playing Catch with a Purpose Playing catch, and more importantly throwing the ball takes balance, leverage and forward momentum. While throwing a baseball seems like a relatively simple process, it is actually one of the most important...
Line Grounders Drill Level: ALL Purpose: To work on your player’s proper positioning and receiving of ground balls Equipment: Plastic Balls Description: This is a great way to analyze and work with players on the fundamentals of receiving ground balls Execution: ...
Bucket Line Drill Level: ALL Purpose: To work on your player’s fielding skills and do some conditioning Equipment: Plastic Balls, Safety Balls or Baseballs Description: This is a great way to get a lot of fielding reps for players. Execution: Set up a cone about...
Butterfly Relay Drill Divide your players into two equal groups. Each group will “run” the relay course against the clock or the other group. Player vs. player can be fun and exciting but also runs the risk of players colliding and falling. Running against the clock...
