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Fielding Drill: Relays & Cutoffs Circuit (Baseball & Softball)

Short relay circuit connecting outfield to infield with alignment, loud calls, and efficient turns.

Instructions

1) OF throw to relay cone; relay turns glove-side; throw through head to target 2) Swap roles every 3–4 reps (OF ↔ relay ↔ target) 3) Time reps to add urgency; progress to double-cut if space allows

Coaching Points

  • Face target on turn
  • Loud “hit the cut!” calls
  • Lead the relay’s head
  • Feet set before throw

At a Glance

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Duration
10 minutes
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Players
4-20 players
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Equipment Needed
  • baseballs
  • gloves
  • cones
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Difficulty
beginner