E-Train Sports - Ground Ball Fielding


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:: Ground Ball Fielding

Objective

Players will practice catching ground balls in front and to both sides

Setup

Players will partner up into groups of 2. Both will stand 10 feet apart in the clay if possible.

Procedure

1.	Have one player roll the ball to the other.
2.	The fielding player will follow the ball with their eyes into the glove out in front of their body.
3.	Alternate the rolls to be right at them, to the left slightly, and to the right.
4.	Switch after about 10 rolls.

Coaching Tips

It's important to focus on proper fielding position in this drill. Fielder should start the drill in the position and remain stationary during the drill..

Proper position is : Feet shoulder width apart, rear end down, and glove out in front on the ground.

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