The article “4 Infield Defense Drills to Keep Your Baseball Team Engaged” from Pro Baseball Insider provides comprehensive tips and instructions for playing third base. Some key points in the article are:
- Fielding Tips: It covers essential fielding mechanics, including handling routine ground balls, backhand plays, forehand ground balls, and plays on the run.
- Throwing Mechanics: Proper throwing techniques are discussed to improve accuracy and arm strength.
- Cut-Off Fundamentals: The article explains the positioning and role of a third baseman during cut-offs and relays.
- Double Play Feeds: Specific instructions on effectively feeding the ball to the second baseman for double plays.
- Rundowns: Tips on executing rundowns or “pickles” to get runners out between bases1.
Professional baseball players write the article and offer both basic and advanced tips.
