Infield Drill: 2nd Baseman Underhand Flip (Baseball & Softball)
Classic underhand flip feed from second baseman to shortstop, the most common and reliable double play feed from second base.
How to Run This Drill
- Players are in the second baseman and shortstop positions
- Coach is near home plate, hits ground balls to the right of the 2 nd baseman
- 2nd baseman fields the ground ball moving towards 2nd base, and flips it underhanded to the shortstop
- 2nd baseman should underhand flip the ball on a line at a medium speed to the shortstop's chest and follow their throw with their feet.
- 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 moving toward second base
- Underhand flip chest high and on a line
- Medium speed - not too soft, not too hard
- Firm wrist on the flip
- Lead the shortstop to the bag
- Master this feed - it's your bread and butter
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Equipment Needed
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