INFIELD PLAY Footwork prior to fielding Move feel when pitchers release ball Go straight to the ball Stay on ball of feet
INFIELD PLAY Body Positioning REAR DOWN – players will have more reach to field the baseball
INFIELD PLAY Glove Positioning Left to center Pocket open
INFIELD PLAY Footwork when Fielding Feet must be level Never cross feet Stay on ball of feet Read the hop Field ball on glove hand, with body centered
INFIELD PLAY Footwork when throwing Front foot pointing to first base Follow through – follow the baseball
INFIELD PLAY Double plays – middle infielders (talk with each other on where I want ball on DP to handle better) SS – Proper footwork when throwing to 2nd, chest facing 2B bag (pic signs from catcher) 2B – Proper footwork when throwing to second LF/RF from back of bag, cross bag, tag throw behind bag Proper flip to 2B from 2nd baseman Proper footwork when turning double play 3B short jab step to 2nd – velo the ball on DP
INFIELD PLAY Backhand Play Footwork – BEND!! Glove never goes forward, thumb down Glove positioning Plant & Throw Jeter Play! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxzR0RKRWTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIAjUaefFmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ju0l32IOOg