Practicing this series of 5 drills will allow you to expand your area of defensive coverage and improve your ability to quickly and effectively make plays.
Fielding the ball with a backhand movement can happen 2 ways- with the front leg leading, or the back leg leading. Set yourself up for a successful catch and powerful throw with these techniques.
When shortstop is fielding a ball to her right and there's a force play at second, speed is imperitive. Learn how to efficiently field the ball and get the throw off quickly.
Focus on three movements in this drill: proper lateral movement mechanics, recovery mechanics during the transition, and finishing with a drive for hard acceleration.
Have fun and learn at the same time. This series gets kids working on the basic movements that will develop them athletically, while also adding competition and fun.
First step explosion is important in every sport, whether running the bases or getting past a defender. Get the kids practicing the mechanics of quick first steps with a round of get up tag.
Get the group moving by pairing them off in a slalom race. With the focus on speed, the kids will also be mastering the proper shuffle positioning and hip movements that directly translate to the field or court.
The box drill is great for working on a few different movements at the same time while also setting up a chase competition. Improve linear acceleration, multi-directional speed, balance and coordination.