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Slow rollers

Infield

MediumAbout 10 min2–4 + coachINF009

Charging a slow roller under control and fielding it with two hands.

Original drill sheet (INF009)

3BSS2BK
BallThrowK Coach

Set up

Infielders in a line about 20 m from the coach, or at their positions. Coach at home with a fungo.

You need: Gloves, fungo bat, bucket of balls

Steps

  1. Coach hits a slow roller
  2. Charge it, staying under control
  3. Break down, field it with two hands, fake the throw to first
  4. Back of the line, ten each

Coaching points

Adjust it

Harder

Throw it to a player at first instead of faking.