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1B Throws on the Bag

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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  INFIELD
 

Objective

  • To become familiar with stretching to the baseball.
  • Increase footwork efficiency.

Equipment

  • Baseballs (15-20)
  • Gloves
  • Bases

Description

  • Have the first baseman stand on the bag with a partner approximately 15 to 20 feet away.
  • Baseballs are to be thrown at different heights and positions around the base.

Tips

  • Make sure the first baseman doesn’t stride toward the baseball too early. They must read the flight of the baseball and then move towards it.
 

 
 
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