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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

  1. Player runs towards the cone
  2. Coach throws over the shoulder, leading them
  3. Player finds the ball and catches it running
  4. Ten each side

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Shorter run and a higher throw.

Harder

The coach calls a shoulder late.