In regards to catching a ball with 2 hands, there are some definite advantages: things like getting rid of the ball faster on a throw, or fielding balls with a lot of crazy spin.
But do you know the times when...
The fielding yips can happen to anyone, no matter their skill level, and when they do players suddenly find they can’t field easy groundballs.
The next time it happens to one of your players, make sure you know how to help...
On defense we can’t have everything. Either you play in so you can get to balls faster, or you play back so you can get to more balls on either side of you.
Read on to understand how your positioning on...
Getting your infielders to bend their knees, or to get down under the ball, can be a relentless pursuit and hard to teach.
If you’ve ever struggled getting your infielders to bend their knees or to get below the ball then...
Here’s a great drill to improve your infielder’s movement, quickness and
short throws.
Maximize reps while
minimizing throws.
Arms get tired and sore this time of year so increasing defensive reps while limiting throws is a challenge. Having the right touch on throws...
If you're playing
that super-fast team and looking to speed up your infielders, I’ve got just the
drill for you.
Check out
a great way to help your infielders get faster without rushing.
Anybody who’s ever played a fast team knows how difficult it is...
Florida pitcher Kelly Barnhill warms up using an “insect looking thing”. Are you missing out on using what the WCWS teams use?
While you might not have all the players the teams in OKC do, you can certainly give your players...
Even with incredible pitching, tight games will come down to a single play resulting in the difference of a single run. Is your defense ready?
Check out 3 ways to improve your defense and win more close games.
When your defense boots...
Tagging runners out might seem like it has everything to do with the throw. But, you might be surprised to learn there’s a secret in how you make the tag.
There’s actually an art to the way your infielders receive a...
Except for your pitcher and catcher, your middle infield has the most influential impact on the outcome of your games. Could yours stand to get better? If so, then you’ll want to check out how.
Make sure you know how to...
Anytime you’ve got 9 players on the field you’re technically in “defensive coverage”. But are you in the right one? And are you brave enough to really make the big defensive moves?
Check out some examples of how paying attention and...
Discover how the lowly trashcan will improve your defense, by helping to create throwing lanes.
From doubleplays to bunts, fielders have to make plays by throwing around runners. While this isn’t easy, it’s now easier to practice using a simple trashcan.
Middle...