This Instagram video description is about a challenging reaction drill for a first baseman, performed by Tanner Belcher. The drill uses cones to block the fielder’s view of the ball, forcing him to react quickly and read the ball’s trajectory in order to make the proper play. The reference to Bobby Dickerson’s saying, “the ball is not an egg,” emphasizes that the fielder should aggressively move their glove through the ball rather than treating it delicately. The goal is to practice tough, unexpected plays in training to prepare for similar situations during a game.
