Ground Ball Fundamentals
Dugout Master ✓ Official Dugout Master drill
Players work through proper ready position, approach, glove presentation, fielding position, and throwing transition on routine ground balls.
Fielding⏱ 10 min👥 2-12 players
Setup
Line fielders up at shortstop depth in groups of three or four, with one group working and the rest backing up behind the coach. Place a bucket of balls next to the coach at the plate and a target player (or net) at first base. Leave enough room between fielders that nobody is reaching into a teammate's lane.
Execution
- Fielder starts flat-footed, then takes a small ready hop as the coach begins the swing.
- Coach rolls or fungoes a routine ground ball straight at the fielder.
- Fielder works through the ball on an angle, gets the glove out front and low, and funnels to the middle.
- Fielder takes a shuffle through the throw and delivers to first.
- Rotate after five reps; each player gets two rounds.
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