Hi. We in the Northeast are heading indoors after the holidays and I am looking for lots of drills and tips we can use. The set up we have is small for a 14u team so if anyone has ideas and tips on how to work within a small space that would be great. Thank you
Indoor practice drills help
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need some indoor incrediballs....look just like softballs....grounders, throwing, etc...safety as well
pop up nets, tees , wiffle balls (we use those kind that don't break or collapse)Sklz brand?
you can do baserunning type things...leads off first or tagging up, etc
be organized and flexible...can use tennis balls as well for OF type things...no glove
pop up nets, tees , wiffle balls (we use those kind that don't break or collapse)Sklz brand?
you can do baserunning type things...leads off first or tagging up, etc
be organized and flexible...can use tennis balls as well for OF type things...no glove
4 Corner’s Infield Drill
Trains: Ground balls, catch-to-throw transitions, making throws on the run.
What you’ll need: Balls, Partner (or Coach)
How it works:
The player can change the direction of the drill, and their places on the square, so that everyone gets experience with different throws. Players should catch the ball with two hands, move the ball to their throwing hand as quickly as possible, and practice their “crow hop” when throwing.
If you want to make this more difficult, add an additional player to make a star shape, and/or have player rotate to another position after making a throw.
Trains: Ground balls, catch-to-throw transitions, making throws on the run.
What you’ll need: Balls, Partner (or Coach)
How it works:
- Four players set up in a square formation a comfortable throwing distance apart.
- The player that starts with the ball is Player 1. They throw the ball diagonally across the square to the player farthest away from them (player 2).
- Player 2 then throws the ball to the player to their right. This player becomes Player 3.
- Player 3 then throws the ball diagonally to the remaining player (Player 4).
- Player 4 then tosses the ball to Player 1.
- This loop continues until the coach changes direction or ends the drill.
The player can change the direction of the drill, and their places on the square, so that everyone gets experience with different throws. Players should catch the ball with two hands, move the ball to their throwing hand as quickly as possible, and practice their “crow hop” when throwing.
If you want to make this more difficult, add an additional player to make a star shape, and/or have player rotate to another position after making a throw.
- Jun 8, 2016
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Look up Antonelli baseball on youtube. He has a number of drills you can use in a small space. Short hop drills, hands drills you work on your knees, drills for the timing of the foot down/catch, etc.
- Jul 31, 2019
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What are you looking to work?
Anything really. Something that will keep them engaged for the time we are there. Quickness for sure. In the hands and feet. And arm strength for throws. Again. Anything to keep it fresh but also productive
