Fielding Drill: Diamond Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Simple but excellent warm-up drill with three players at each base throwing the ball around the horn. Challenge teams to count consecutive throws without drops or overthrows.
Instructions
Place three players at each base. Players throw ball around the horn. After each throw, next player takes turn at that base. Challenge: count consecutive throws without dropped or overthrown balls. Advanced: use two baseballs.
Coaching Points
- Focus on defensive footwork
- Emphasize accurate throws
- Count consecutive successful throws
- Use two balls for advanced players
- Great warm-up drill
- Teaches base coverage
At a Glance
- balls
- gloves
- bases
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