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Catching on the Run

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

The purpose of this drill is to get players (outfielders) to practice picking up a ball in the air while on the run

Equipment

  • Baseballs (6 - 8).
  • Gloves

Description

  • One at a time, players take turns fielding fly balls.
  • There are 2 progressions for this drill:
    • two balls running one way (Video 1).
    • two balls running there and back (Video 2).

Tips

  • After the players feel comfortable toss the baseball so it lands just behind the outfielders head. This will force the outfielders to move back and get into position to throw.