Fielding

Around the Horn Routine

Drills:
1
Core Drill/Rank:
6
No. of people:
Individual or Team
Duration:
10 Reps
Frequency:
3 Rounds
Equipment:
Locations:

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Benefits to this Drill

Foot work drill that emphasizes precise foot placement

Supports with the proper glove placement out in front of the body to field a ground ball

Focuses on the fielding progression

Proper fielding balance and alignment to receive the ball

Common Miscues

A ground ball hits the bar/pipe before the fielder receives the ball

Fielders feet hit the bar/pipe

Bending at the waist

Glove is placed in between feet

Fielder does not funnel the ball into the chest

Identify the Standout

Shows the proper technique by placing their feet in the correct place as they field the ground ball

Places the glove in the correct place out in front on position 4 in order to receive the ball correctly

Fields the ball first, then replaces feet over the horn

Funnels the ball to the chest and separates the ball from the logo upon transfer