11U–12U
Throwing
All positions
Beginner
Crow Hop and Throw After Fielding
Teach the natural crow-hop rhythm after fielding a ground ball so the throw is powerful and on-line.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 8 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
After fielding low, hop onto the throwing foot then stride and throw. Builds the automatic right-left rhythm used by infielders and outfielders.
Objectives
Convert fielding into a strong, accurate throw; develop natural throwing rhythm; improve transfer speed.
Coaching cues
Field low; hop onto throwing foot (right for RH); stride with glove foot; follow the throw.
Common errors
Standing up before hopping; hopping up instead of out; stopping feet after the catch.
Steps
- 1. Field ground ball low
- 2. Quick hop onto throwing foot
- 3. Stride and throw
- 4. Follow through toward target
- 5. Line progressions
Source:
PlaySportsTV (Scott Bradley)
