All ages
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Solo Infield Wall Practice Series (Mongero)
Comprehensive alone-at-the-wall routine covering short hops, Ozzie plays, and double-play feeds.
- Skill:
- soft hands
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Player uses a wall and one ball to work short hops from multiple angles, backhands, and underhand feeds while moving the feet as if turning a double play.
Objectives
Provide high-rep glove work and footwork without a partner.
Coaching cues
Attack the hop; stay low; quick exchange; feet ready for the feed.
Common errors
Flat feet; reaching; soft exchanges.
Setup
Solid wall; one baseball; open space in front of wall.
Steps
- 1. Stand 8–12 feet from wall
- 2. Throw short hops at varied angles and field them
- 3. Progress to backhand and Ozzie-style plays
- 4. Add footwork for underhand DP feeds
- 5. Continue for timed sets
