Fielding Drill: High Toss Short Hop Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Coach or Player throws ball up in the air. Regardless of where the ball is thrown, the player must time themselves to catch the ball on the short-hop (the moment after the ball has bounced on the ground). In order to do so, they must have good footwork and timing.
Instructions
["Coach or partner throws ball up in the air", "Player must read trajectory and position themselves", "Player fields the ball immediately after it bounces (short hop)", "Focus on proper footwork to get in position", "Build momentum through the ball toward first base"]
Coaching Points
- Build forward momentum through the baseball and towards 1st base
- Use good footwork to get behind baseball
- Gain forward progress through the ball
- Short hops require precise timing and positioning
- This is an advanced skill - master basic fielding first
At a Glance
- baseballs
Quick Actions
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