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Spin Drill

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • Become comfortable taking your eye off the target and throwing off balance.

Equipment

  • Bat/Fungo
  • Gloves
  • Baseballs (3-4)
  • Bases / Throwdowns

Description

  • Roll or hit the baseball to the players glove side far enough so the player has to stretch to receive the baseball.
  • The infielder must spin, pick up the target and deliver the baseball.

Tips

  • Aim the throw a couple of feet to the right of the target, towards home plate.
  • Throw the baseball higher than usual to adjust for the increased distance.