Throwing Drill: 3-Man Relay (Baseball & Softball)

Relay drill teaching quick transfers, accurate throws, and communication essential for cut-off and relay situations.

How to Run This Drill

3 players in a line, 40 feet apart
First player at one end of the line starts with the ball and throws to the middle partner
Middle partner catches the ball and quickly turns to throw to the end partner
End partner catches the ball and quickly throws it back to the middle partner
Middle partner catches the ball and quickly throws it to the first partner
The goal is for player to use quick feet and soft hands to catch the ball, and get rid of the ball quickly to the next player in the line
Players should catch the ball to their glove side to be able to open to throw the ball quickly
Make sure players call for the ball when receiving "BALL BALL BALL!"
Players rotate through the line (First →middle→end→first) after they have thrown the ball through the line 3 times
This drill can be done anywhere there is enough room (field, open field, gym)