Softball Drills – Figure 8

Purpose: One of the best softball fielding drills used to improve quickness and glove handling. The Figure 8 also provides a good conditioning element as well.

Procedure: A fielder stands between two cones that are around 20 feet apart. A tosser sets up with 10 balls around 20 feet from the fielder but directly in front of her. The fielder starts by running toward a cone while the tosser throws a soft line drive toward the cone. The fielder runs and reaches to catch it. Once it is caught the fielder throws the ball out of the way and heads toward the other cone. The tosser then throws a soft line drive toward that cone. The fielder again catches it and gets rid of it quickly. The fielder continues running around the cones and switches directions in a figure 8 pattern. Each player catches two sets of 10 balls.