Defensive Softball Drills – Pickoff at First

Purpose: This drill for fastpitch softball defense is done to have the catcher work on pickoff throws to first off pitched balls. The second baseman works on timing as she takes the pickoff at first.

Procedure: A pitcher pitches to the catcher with the second baseman in the normal starting position for a pickoff (several steps deeper while shading toward first). The second baseman breaks on the pitch in time to be at first base to receive the catcher's throw.