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Footwork Drill (Clemeson)

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • Produce the proper angle for an infielder when fielding a baseball that is hit directly at them.

Equipment

  • Baseballs (2 - 3)
  • Glove

Description

  • Place a baseball approximately six to eight feet in front of the player.
  • The infielder moves towards the baseball from an angle, not directly at the ball.

Tips

  • Start this drill off slowly so the infielders perform the footwork correctly.
  • Increase the speed of the drill when you are satisfied with the execution.
  • An indicator that an angle has been produced by the infielder is if the momentum of the player takes them towards first base and not towards home plate.