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Over-the-shoulder catches
Outfield
MediumAbout 5 min1–6 + coachOUTF006
Running to a spot and finding the ball late. Builds reads on balls hit over the outfielder head.
Original drill sheet (OUTF006)
Set up
Player beside the coach. Cones 20 m away.
You need: Balls, cones
Steps
- Player runs towards the cone
- Coach throws over the shoulder, leading them
- Player finds the ball and catches it running
- Ten each side
Coaching points
- Run first, look second
- Glove up only at the last moment
- Keep running through the catch
Common mistake. Running with the glove up the whole way, which slows you down.
Adjust it
EasierShorter run and a higher throw.
HarderThe coach calls a shoulder late.