Outfield Drill: Break Down and Come Through (Baseball & Softball)
Fundamental fielding drill teaching players to attack the ball, get their body in proper position, and field the ball on the move.
How to Run This Drill
- Players start in a line behind 40 feet in front of the coach
- Coach can roll or hit ground balls to each player
- Players should get around the baseball and come through it as they field
- Player fields the ball to the outside of their glove foot and pushes through it to get to throwing position
- Player can toss the ball back to the coach while the next player is getting ready to start the drill
- Players should rotate through the line so that they each get 10 repetitions
Coaching Points
- Approach the ball under control
- Get around it - field it off your glove foot
- Come through the ball toward target
- Glove stays out front
- Smooth transfer to throwing position
- Never field a ball standing still
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Outfield
Focus Areas
Situational
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-107-8
Players
1-6 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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