Fielding

Footwork is key to more accurate throws, smoother approaches to the baseball and widening your range. This drill will teach you to showcase precise movement toward the baseball, replacement of the feet, and support with quicker transfers.

Funnel, Feet Replace and Shuffle

Drills:
3
Core Drill/Rank:
3
No. of people:
1+
Duration:
10 Reps
Frequency:
3 Rounds
Equipment:
Locations:

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Benefits of the drill

Establishes the 'halo" required to meet the ball out front

Generate positive momentum going towards the targeted area

Shuffles support in developing more efficient routes to the target

Common Miscues

Hand placement in between the legs

Knees are locked out and no evidence of a flat back

Not funneling to the logo

Hands and fingers point upward after separation

Route of the fielder is not going directly towards the destination

Identify the Standout

Small 1/2 circles toward the ball to promote precision

Funneling into the logo

Keeping thumbs down

Pointing the left elbow or glove towards the right side of the target creating a great throwing lane