Infield Drill: Baseball Ball-Handling Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Borrowed from basketball, this drill has players move a baseball around their body, head, torso, legs, to build soft hands, grip strength, and comfort handling the ball in any situation.
How to Run This Drill
- Hold a baseball without a glove
- Circle the ball around your head, switching hands as it passes behind
- Move to circling around your torso, gradually increase speed
- Switch directions periodically
- Circle the ball around and between your legs like a basketball player doing ball-handling drills
- Mix up the patterns: figure eights, single leg circles, behind the back
- Do 30-60 seconds per pattern, focusing on clean transfers and increasing speed
- For More Advanced Players: Do it with a glove on to work on transfers
Coaching Points
- The more you touch and handle a baseball, the better your hands become
- Builds the hand quickness needed for bad hops and poor feeds at second base
- Start slow and build speed — dropping it means you are pushing the pace correctly
- Players can do this at home with zero equipment besides a baseball
- Create your own little routine that kids can easily do for warmups or at home
- Have players race to see who is the fastest
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Infield
Focus Areas
Soft HandsGrip Strength
Age Groups
4-67-89-1011-1213-14
Players
1-30 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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