We need to get to the ball quickly and field it cleanly to keep our opponents from getting an extra base and to steal outs when there is a force play in front of us. 

Approach to the Ball

• Take deep angles to all ground balls. Drop step if necessary to cutoff balls in the gap.

• Get behind the baseball and field through it coming back to the infield.

• If there is no immediate play on a base runner, field the ball like an infielder. At a minimum, use your body to knock the ball down. No extra bases!

• If you have a play on a base runner, field the ball on the side.

Fielding Through the Ball

• Get behind the ball quickly, then get your feet under control to play through it.

• Line up the ball slightly outside your front foot

• Keep your head down through the catch.

• After the catch, aggressively step through with your right leg.

• Bring your glove up and get your front side closed and lined up with your target.

• Get on top of the baseball and throw it hard through the relay man.

Reverse Pivot

• Used when you are moving hard left but need to throw right.

• After fielding the ball, turn your body glove side.

• Plant hard on your right foot to get your body lined up to throw.