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One Hop Throws

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • To be able to throw the baseball to an infielder on one long hop.

Equipment

  • Gloves
  • Baseballs (10 - 12)
  • Fungo
  • Bases

Description

  • The coach should hit either line drives or fly balls to the outfielders in right field. A shortstop and a third baseman are required to complete the drill.
  • The outfielders throw the baseball through the shortstop on a one hop to the third baseman.

Tips

  • The outfielders should aim at the head of the shortstop. The throws must be low enough to possibly cut them off and relay to another base.