High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
Infield Footwork-to-Throw Rhythm Drill
Field and immediately replace the feet under the body to create rhythm and accuracy on the throw to first.
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 6 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Riggins position-and-footwork station that keeps the lower half under the body through the fielding-to-throwing transition.
Objectives
Create consistent rhythm and accuracy from field to throw.
Coaching cues
Stay down; replace feet under the body; rhythm into the throw.
Steps
- 1. Field the ground ball
- 2. Replace feet under body
- 3. Throw with rhythm to first
- 4. Reset
Source:
Academy Sports / Prairie View A&M
