Know the Situation
Dugout Master ✓ Official Dugout Master drill
Before each simulated pitch, players identify the inning, score, outs, runners, and defensive situation before making their play.
Game IQ⏱ 10 min👥 7-14 players
Setup
Full defense in position. Coach works from the plate with a fungo and calls a full game situation before each rep. A whiteboard with the score and inning on it keeps everyone honest.
Execution
- Coach calls out the full situation: inning, score, outs, runners, count.
- Coach points at one player at random, who must repeat the situation and state their job.
- If they get it right, the coach hits the ball and the defense plays it out.
- If they get it wrong, the whole defense resets and the coach calls the situation again.
- Run twelve to fifteen reps, changing the situation every time.
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