Infield Drill: 4.3 Drill (Baseball & Softball)

Competitive timing drill where each infield position tries to field a grounder and complete the throw to first base in 4.3 seconds or less (adjust time based on skill level)

How to Run This Drill

Infield filled at all positions. Pitchers and catchers can shag in the outfield or catch for fungo hitter.
Coach 1 set up beside home plate to hit ground balls
Coach 1 hits ground balls to each position, one at a time
Players field the ball and throw it to first base, first baseman tosses the ball back in to the catcher
Coach 2 (or player) starts timer when ball is hit and stops timer when first baseman catches the throw
The goal is for each position to get the ball to first base in 4.3 seconds or less per position
Players should focus on fielding the ball cleanly and playing at game speed
Coach 2 should tell the player their time after every rotation
Coach 1 rotates hitting to infielders until all fielders have fielded 10 grounders

Coaching Points

Play at game speed - this is competition
Quick feet to the ball
Clean fielding and quick transfer
Accurate throw to first
Time starts at contact, ends at first baseman's catch
Challenge players to beat 4.3 seconds consistently. Adjust if needed based on skill level.