Softball Infield drills -Team Infield Drills

Purpose: Learn a series of fundamental drills to practice over and over. These softball fielding tips must be done over to develop a habit.

Procedure: You will need the following equipment tennis balls and gloves,regulation balls for older players. Explain and demonstrate each of the disciplines. Work in groups of two. Start off bare-handed. Then add in gloves and infielder

paddles if applicable. Include the following:

1. Glove Work: Roll balk to each other in the crouched stance with an open glove.

2. Grounders Straight On: Same as above except start standing up.

3. Circle: Same as above except circle balls to the left and right.

4. Forehand: Charge to the glove side, field the ball, and swing the back leg over (as if facing first base).

5. Backhand: Swing the glove-side leg over, and receive the ball with a wide stance,

6. Bare-handed: Skim the ground with the fingers, stay low, and be able to make one quick step before throwing,

7. Short hops: Field scoops and picks.

8. Tags: Slap tags on, behind, in front, left, and right of an imaginary base.

9. Stretch: Reach out for the toss while pushing off of an imaginary base.

10. One-handed Flips: For double plays, toss balls straight on and to the side of your partner (older players).

11. Blocking: Knock down a tricky bounce with the chest (nose over the ball)

12. Quick Toss: Play quiet catch with tennis balls.

13. Line Drive: Fire balls to each other from close range.

14. Transitions: Pass the ball behind the back and between the legs, then switch directions.

15. Self pop-up: Toss tails into the air, and catch-with two hands.