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Throwing Drill: Beat the Ball (Baseball & Softball)
High-energy competitive drill where baserunners race against fielders throwing the ball around the bases. Perfect for building throwing accuracy, catching skills, and baserunning speed in a fun team competition format.
Instructions
Runner starts at home plate. Position players stand at each base (1st, 2nd, 3rd, home). When the runner begins running the bases, fielders must throw the ball from home to first, first to second, second to third, and third to home before the runner completes the circuit.
Coaching Points
- Emphasize accurate chest-high throws
- Fielders should call for the ball loudly
- Runner should touch each base properly
- Rotate players between running and fielding
- Celebrate both successful throws and fast running
- Focus on fun competition rather than perfection
At a Glance
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Duration
5 minutes
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Players
5-12 players
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Equipment Needed
- bases
- baseball
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Difficulty
beginner
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