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First base: picking short hops

Infield

MediumAbout 5 min1–2 + coachINF004

The first baseman strides to the throw and picks the short hop with the back foot on the bag.

Original drill sheet (INF004)

1B2B
Throw

Set up

First baseman at first, throwing-side foot on the bag. Coach at second base with a bucket.

You need: Gloves, bucket of balls, base

Steps

  1. Coach throws short hops to first
  2. Wait for the throw, then stride to it with the glove foot
  3. Push the glove through the hop, back foot stays on the bag
  4. Ten each, rotate if there are two first basemen

Coaching points

Adjust it

Harder

Throw to either side so they have to stretch, or hit the short hops with a bat.