Infield Drill: High Toss Short Hop Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Develops timing and footwork for fielding short hops. Players must read the ball trajectory off a high toss and position themselves to field immediately after the bounce.
How to Run This Drill
- Players partner up about 20-30 feet apart on the infield dirt.
- One partner throws the ball high into the air toward the fielder.
- The fielder reads the trajectory and moves their feet to get in position before the ball lands.
- The goal is to field the ball on the short hop - immediately after it bounces.
- Fielder builds momentum through the ball toward first base as they catch it.
- Partners switch roles after 8-10 repetitions.
Coaching Points
- Read the ball early and get your feet moving
- Position yourself to field the short hop - not the in-between hop
- Attack the ball with momentum toward first base
- Stay low through the catch with glove out front
- Good footwork is the key to timing the short hop
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
Infield
Focus Areas
Situational
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+
Players
1-6 players
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment Needed
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