High - Low
Have players pair up and kneel down on both knees approximately 6-10 feet apart (1 ball per group). Once players are positioned, each one takes turns throwing the ball back and forth to each other. Key Points: If the ball is thrown above the waist, players should receive the ball with their thumbs together and fingers pointed upward (see figure 1)...
Tennis Ball Reaction
This drill is designed to take away an entry level player's fear of a ball (this is the reason for using tennis balls). Coach simply lines players up along a fence and kneels down approximately 15-20 away. Coach goes down the line and hits tennis balls to each player...
Triangle Ground Ball
Position players in a triangle formation (cones may help for younger players). For the first part of the drill, the ball should be thrown to the left (Video 1). After a few trials, players can then switch and throw to their right (Video 2)...
Shuffle Catch
Divide players into partners and line them up along one of the foul lines. Players should start 5-10 feet apart depending on ability. in this drill players are tossing a ball back and forth to each other while shuffling sideways in a straight line...
Corner Drill
Organize players into two groups (first basemen and third baseman) and have them face the same way. Have two other players assigned to be "rollers. " First basemen will be fielding the ball then turning to make the throw to their right...