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Fielding Drill: Relay Drill (Baseball & Softball)

One of the most popular drills with players. Outfielder retrieves ball and throws to infielder who turns and tries to knock down cones. Great competition game with scoring system.

Instructions

Set up infielder and outfielder. Coach tosses ball behind outfielder. Outfielder picks up ball and throws to infielder who turns to glove side and tries to knock down cones. Rotate after each turn. Score: 1 point for fly ball to infielder, 2 points for knocking down cones.

Coaching Points

  • Infielder must turn to glove side
  • Make it competitive with scoring
  • Rotate players after each turn
  • Divide into teams with two coaches
  • Focus on accurate relay throws
  • Players love this competition

At a Glance

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Duration
15 minutes
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Players
6-20 players
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Equipment Needed
  • balls
  • gloves
  • cones
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Difficulty
intermediate