Infield Drill: 2nd Baseman Backhand Flip (Baseball & Softball)
Teach second basemen the backhand flip feed to shortstop for double plays, emphasizing ball control and accuracy.
How to Run This Drill
- Players are in the second baseman and shortstop positions
- Coach is near home plate, hits ground balls slightly to the right of the 2 nd baseman
- 2 nd baseman fields the ground ball by getting their body behind the ball and then backhand flips the ball to the shortstop covering 2nd base
- 2 nd baseman should keep wrist locked and push the ball out of the back of their hand to limit spin and increase control of the flip
- Shortstop covers 2nd base to receive the flip from the 2nd baseman
- Coach hits 10 ground balls to the 2nd baseman, and then the shortstop and 2nd baseman switch positions
- This can also be done with shortstops flipping to 3rd base
Coaching Points
- Field the ball with body behind it when possible
- Keep wrist locked - push ball out back of glove hand
- Flip should be chest high to shortstop
- Minimize spin on the ball for easier catch
- Communicate loudly - "Two! Two!" on double play ball
- Practice until this becomes muscle memory
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Infield
Focus Areas
2nd BaseShortstop
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
2-6 players
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment Needed
- bases
- baseballs or softballs
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