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Do-or-die ground ball

Outfield

MediumAbout 10 minOutfielders + coach

With a runner trying to score, the outfielder charges, fields the ball on the glove side and throws home.

Set up

Steps

1. Coach hits a ground ball to the outfield
2. Outfielder charges hard
3. Fields it beside the glove foot
4. Crow hop and throw home on one hop

Coaching points

• Field it beside the glove-side foot
• The crow hop builds the throw
• Aim through the cut-off at head height

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