Once players are comfortable in their fielding position, start focusing on footwork with these recommended drills, the SKLZ Reaction Ball and Softhands.
There are a lot of moving parts to teaching youth athletes how to turn a double play. ABC Camp Instructor Bill Mosiello gives sound advice on how to teach (or perform) the 6-4-3 and 4-6-3 double plays.
Step by step, watch to see what it means to: field middle to glove side, follow your feed, move glove to hip, stay low, throw from where ball is fielded, and throw uphill and firm.
Turning a double play requires sound decision making and taking the play one step at a time. Learn best practices for what to do and what not to do when fielding the ball and attempting a double play.
Practicing this series of 6 drills will allow you to expand your area of defensive coverage and improve your ability to quickly and effectively make plays.
Focus on three movements in this drill: proper lateral movement mechanics, recovery mechanics during the transition, and finishing with a drive for hard acceleration.