Forehand & Backhand Series
Dugout Master ✓ Official Dugout Master drill
Players field ground balls to both sides, emphasizing lateral movement, staying behind the ball, and creating a clean throwing lane.
Fielding⏱ 12 min👥 2-12 players
Setup
Set two cones about ten feet apart to mark the working range. Fielders line up behind the middle cone; the coach works from a short fungo distance with a bucket of balls. Have a receiver at first base or a net to absorb throws.
Execution
- Coach hits a ball to the fielder's glove side; fielder crosses over and fields on the forehand.
- Fielder plants the back foot, opens the hips to the target, and throws.
- Coach hits the next ball to the arm side; fielder crosses over and fields on the backhand.
- Fielder takes one step through after the backhand pick, then throws.
- Alternate sides for six reps, then rotate the next fielder in.
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