Purpose: Provides fielding and throwing practice
Players: Softball infielders line up about 20 feet in front of second base. The coach stands at home plate with a player to catch the incoming throw.
Field: Use the infield.
Instruction: The first player in line assumes a low fielding position. The coach hits a ball to the left of the fielder. The player fields the ball, throws to the back-up player and returns to a fielding position. The coach hits a ball to the right of the fielder. The player fields, throws to the back-up and goes to the end of the line.
Coaching cues: Have the players stay low, shift to the appropriate side and get to the ball quickly. Mix up the ball speed for different reaction time.
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