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Fungo ground balls

Infield

MediumAbout 15 minInfielders + coach

Ground balls from a coach at home plate, fielded and thrown to first every time.

Set up

Steps

1. Routine ball straight at you
2. Charge a slow roller
3. Backhand to the arm side
4. Glove side
5. Throw every one to first

Coaching points

• Creep forward as the ball is hit
• Field it out front, then throw
• Read the hop and pick the short one

Adjust it