Outfield Drills for Softball – Holding Runner to a Single

Purpose: This drill is to improve the fastpitch softball defense by working on the left fielder's ability to hold the batter-base runner to a single.

Procedure: Several outfielders form a line in left field. A second baseman and catcher are at their normal positions. The outfielder assumes a normal defensive position. The hitter fungo hits down the left-field line. The runner makes an aggressive turn toward second, putting pressure on the left fielder to field the ball cleanly and hold the runner at first.