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Trosky No-Glove Glove-Work Series (Backhands and Hops)

Bare-hand and one-handed series that isolates backhand path, hop timing, and posture without the glove so players feel proper hand action.

Equipment:
Ball only
Duration:
About 10 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

Players work stationary and moving backhands and short hops using only the bare hand or a small training glove. Focus is on soft absorption, proper angle, and maintaining athletic posture throughout.

Objectives

Refine backhand path, hop timing, and soft-hand feel before reintroducing the full glove.

Coaching cues

Soft absorption; correct backhand angle; posture stays athletic; one-handed work builds independence of the glove hand.

Common errors

Stabbing; collapsing the posture; rushing the transfer before the ball is secured.

Steps

  1. 1. Stationary bare-hand backhands
  2. 2. Moving short-hop receptions
  3. 3. One-handed work progressing to full glove
Source: Trosky Baseball

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