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This drill improves middle infielders' footwork and glove positioning for turning double plays at second base, emphasizing quick reactions to various throws.

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Infield_development07 · 141s

Compilation

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Coach's take

Great for building: Rapid footwork and glove-side receiving for double play pivots, ensuring quick and accurate transfers from various throw locations.

Builds toward Executing fast double plays from second base, turning throws from any angle into an out at first.

What it is

A player stands at second base, surrounded by four agility rings. The drill involves receiving simulated throws from different angles and quickly pivoting to make a throw to first base.

What it practices

This drill trains proper footwork for turning double plays, receiving off-target throws, and quick transfer mechanics from glove to throwing hand.

Focuses on improving

Targets slow double play pivots, improper footwork around the base, and inefficient glove positioning when receiving throws.

How to run it

10-15 reps per scenario, rotating positions if multiple players.

Setup

  1. 1Place a second base bag on the dirt.
  2. 2Arrange four hexagonal agility rings around the base: one in front, one behind, one to the left, and one to the right, creating a target zone for footwork.
  3. 3The player stands at second base in an athletic ready position with their glove in the middle of their body.
  4. 4A coach or partner stands 30-45 feet away with balls to simulate throws.

Run the drill

  1. 1Scenario 1 (Throw from Left Side, i.e. 3B/SS): Coach simulates a throw from the left side (towards the player's glove side when facing third base) that might be slightly off to the player's left.
  2. 2Player steps with their right foot (glove side) into the left agility ring to receive the simulated throw, keeping the glove in a ready, middle position.
  3. 3Player quickly steps with their left foot (throwing side) to pivot off the base towards first base.
  4. 4Player simulates making a strong throw to first base.
  5. 5Scenario 2 (Throw from Right Side, i.e. 1B/2B): Coach simulates a throw from the right side (towards the player's throwing arm side when facing third base) that might be slightly off to the player's right.
  6. 6Player steps with their left foot (glove side) into the right agility ring to receive the simulated throw, keeping the glove in a ready, middle position.
  7. 7Player quickly steps with their right foot (throwing side) to pivot off the base towards first base.
  8. 8Player simulates making a strong throw to first base.

Coaching cues

  • Ready hands in the middle!
  • Short choppy steps to the ball.
  • Beat the runner!
  • Quick transfer!
  • Always stay athletic.
  • Secure the catch, then throw.

Common mistakes

  • Not starting in an athletic ready position.
  • Taking too many steps to get to the ball.
  • Not keeping the glove in a central position to react to bad throws.
  • Lifting the pivot foot too early (not staying on the base long enough).
  • Slow transfer from glove to hand.

Progressions

  • Increase speed of simulated throws.
  • Vary the accuracy of throws to force more agile footwork.
  • Add a live runner coming from first base.
  • Use a real ball and glove to practice actual catches and throws.

Coach notes

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