Decrease players' fear of the ball.
Emphasize receiving the ball out in front of the body.
Emphasize "pinky to pinky" technique for catching balls below the waist.
Equipment
Gloves
20-30 Baseballs
Ball bucket
Description
Position players in a single line (kneeling down on both knees) facing the coach
Players receive the ball in front of their body, then place the ball directly behind them.
After three or four rounds (or when balls have run out), players collect the balls in their area and place them back in the bucket.
Tips
Balls do not have to be thrown hard for this drill. Again, the emphasis should be placed on catching the ball properly. As players get better, the coach can back up and throw harder.
Progress from kneeling to fielding position (see diagram)
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