Fielding Drill: 30 Second Backhand Cross (Baseball)
Advanced backhand drill teaching crossover step technique for balls hit further to glove side, developing range and agility.
Instructions
Partners 10 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position Throwing partner rolls a grounder to the backhand side of the receiving partner (towards their throwing hand) Receiving partner crosses their glove foot in front of their throwing foot to turn to field backhanded Receiving partner stays low while crossing over and keeps their eyes on the ball Receiving partner gets into throwing position after the ball is fielded, then rolls a backhanded grounder to their partner Partners throw backhanded grounders back and forth to each other until each partner has had 5 repetitions
Coaching Points
- Quick crossover step with glove foot
- Stay low through the crossover
- Don't reach - let the crossover get you there
- Eyes on the ball throughout
- Field the ball out front
- This crossover extends your range significantly
At a Glance
- Balls and gloves
Quick Actions
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