High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
IMG Academy Three-Cone Infield Drill
Three-cone progression teaching pre-pitch step, breakdown into fielding position, and momentum footwork toward first base.
- Equipment:
- Cones
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Indoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
IMG Academy infield coach Andy Revell uses three cones to emphasize the pre-pitch hop, angle around the second cone, and continuous momentum into the throw.
Objectives
Improve pre-pitch readiness, proper fielding angle, and continuous momentum into the throw.
Coaching cues
Short quick steps around the middle cone; field off the left foot; right-left replace toward first; stay low.
Common errors
Stopping the feet after fielding; taking a false step; fielding outside the left foot.
Steps
- 1. Align behind the rear cone
- 2. Pre-pitch step then work around the middle cone
- 3. Field at the third cone with two hands
- 4. Right-left replace and throw to first
- 5. Repeat both directions
Source:
IMG Academy
