Infield Drill: Backhand Rake Fungo (Baseball & Softball)
Fungo drill teaching backhand fielding technique where players 'rake' through the ball rather than stabbing at it.
How to Run This Drill
- Partners in defense ready position at least 60 feet away from coach in a line (can also be done at infield positions)
- Coach hits a grounder to the backhand side of the player (towards their throwing hand)
- Player angles their feet so that their glove shoulder is pointing to the ball to field backhanded
- Player stays low and keeps their eyes on the ball, pushes the glove through the ball to rake it up, then sets feet to throw
- Player then toss the ball off to the side into a pile and gets back in line
- Coach hits backhanded grounders until each player has had 10 repetitions
Coaching Points
- Angle feet so glove shoulder points to ball
- Stay low throughout the play
- Push glove through the ball - 'rake' it up
- Don't stab at backhand plays
- Set feet to throw after fielding
- Backhand is about angles and glove path
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Infield
Focus Areas
Situational
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
2-3 players
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment Needed
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