Short Summary
- Coach Justin from Ultimate Baseball Training shares three fun and effective drills for youth baseball players.
- The first drill is the “goalie drill,” where players field ground balls between two cones, simulating a goalie’s role.
- This drill helps develop various fielding skills, including forehands, backhands, and diving plays, while fostering a competitive spirit.
- The second drill is the “recovery drill,” focusing on handling bad hops and making plays after mistakes.
- Players start in a proper fielding position and simulate fielding a ball that takes a bad hop, teaching them to recover and throw accurately.
- This drill can be practiced in various locations, reinforcing the need for adaptability and quick recovery in real-game situations.
- The third drill, called “two cone kickover,” is designed to improve players’ footwork and throwing mechanics when fielding a baseball.
- In this drill, cones are placed five yards apart, and players use a “right-left” footwork pattern to approach the ball.
- The goal is to maintain proper fielding position and momentum towards the target for effective fielding and throwing.
