First Base Footwork Drills – Fundamentals by IMG Academy

Short Summary

1. The video focuses on footwork for first base baseball players.
2. The instructor emphasizes the importance of being in an athletic position when receiving throws from infielders.
3. Left-handed first basemen should keep their left foot on the bag, while right-handed players should keep their right foot there.
4. Proper foot positioning allows for easier adjustments to incoming throws, whether towards the runner or on the high side.
5. A key technique discussed is to “stride to catch,” meaning players should wait to adjust their foot position before receiving the ball while maintaining an athletic stance.
6. Two players, Connor and JD, demonstrate these techniques at game speed.
7. The demonstration shows how to effectively adjust footwork.
8. The video concludes with a mention of the next topic, which will be about picking balls in the dirt.