Warmup Drill: Backhand Toss (Baseball & Softball)
Partner drill developing backhand fielding technique with focus on staying low, proper glove position, and tracking the ball.
How to Run This Drill
- Partners 15 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position, fielding a backhand with right foot forward.
- Throwing partner rolls or tosses a grounder/shorthop to the backhand side of the receiving partner.
- Receiving partner keeps their feet planted with toes pointed slightly out
- Receiving partner focuses on fielding the ball backhanded, keeping eyes on the ball, and bending at the knees and hips (keep back mostly flat)
- Receiving partner gets into throwing position after the ball is fielded, then rolls a backhanded grounder to their partner
- Partners throw backhanded grounders back and forth to each other until each partner has had 5 repetitions
Coaching Points
- Keep feet planted - don't move them
- Bend at knees and hips, not at waist
- Keep glove out front where you can see it
- Track ball all the way into glove
- Stay low through the catch
- Angle glove to funnel ball properly
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
WarmupInfield
Focus Areas
Glove Work
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
2-3 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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