Purpose: To develop proper footwork at all bases on a force out for the softball infield.

Procedure: One player at a time is up at the base, and the coach or a partner throws the fielder balls from different areas of the field. The infielders can also be spread out to their respective bases with multiple throwers. The fielder starts by standing in front of the base with her feet far enough apart to straddle it, toes facing the direction from which the ball is coming. She should stand on the balls of her feet and keep her feet parallel to each other to keep her body squared to the thrower. As the tosser throws the ball, the fielder kicks back her right foot (for a right-hander) and places it on the front edge of the base while she stretches her left leg out and reaches with both hands to receive the ball. Each player cathes 7-10 balls.

Purpose: To develop proper footwork at all bases for the softball infield on a force out.

Procedure: One player at a time is up at the base, and the coach or a partner throws the fielder balls from different areas of a field. The infielders can also be spread out to their respective bases with multiple throwers. The fielder begins by standing in front of the base with her feet far enough apart to straddle it, toes facing the direction from which the ball is coming. She should stand on the balls of her feet and keep her feet parallel to each other to keep her body squared to the thrower. As the tosser throws the ball, the fielder kicks back her right foot (for a right-hander) and places it on the front edge of the base while she stretches her left leg out and reaches with both hands to receive the ball. Each player catches 7-10 balls.