High school
Outfield
All positions
Intermediate
Valle Fast-Slow-Fast Outfield Ground-Ball Approach Drill
Outfield ground-ball drill that trains the critical speed changes (fast to controlled to fast again) when charging a ball and preparing to throw.
- Equipment:
- Cones
- Duration:
- About 10 min
Coaching notes
Athlete approaches the ground ball at full speed, decelerates under control to field cleanly, then re-accelerates through the throw. Emphasizes rhythm and body control on do-or-die plays.
Objectives
Teach proper approach speed changes; improve fielding under control while maintaining momentum for the throw.
Coaching cues
Attack hard early; break down under control just before the ball; play through the ball and re-accelerate into the crow hop.
Common errors
Coming in too fast and bobbling; slowing too early and losing momentum; stopping completely after the catch.
Steps
- 1. Start in ready position
- 2. Sprint toward ground ball
- 3. Decelerate and field cleanly
- 4. Crow-hop and throw with momentum
Source:
Valle
