Fly Ball Jump Step

Start in the defensive stance. Run quickly to the spot where the ball is headed. Hold your glove up over your head and make the catch. Catch the ball with your glove-side leg forward, then jump off that foot. As you land on your throwing-side foot, shift your weight back, bring your arm back and throw the ball.

"The jump step gives you lots of momentum in the direction you throw the ball, resulting in a fast, strong throw."

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Step 1   Start in the defensive stance  Be ready  Stand with your feet shoulder width apart  Balance your weight forward on the balls of your feet  Hold your glove in front of you  Keep your throwing hand ready, next to your glove

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Step 2  Position yourself behind the spot where you plan to make the catch  Stay in line with the ball and your throwing target  Begin turning your glove side toward the infield  Take the ball out of your glove  Place your fingers over the wide seams of the ball

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Step 3     Jump off of your glove-side foot  Land on your throwing-side foot  Move forward in the direction of your target  Shift your weight back onto your throwing-side foot  Land  Angle your front shoulder toward your throwing target

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Step 4   Point your glove-side shoulder toward target  Shift weight back  Bring your throwing arm back with the ball, then up and over your head  Release the ball with a snap of your wrist

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Skills Drills

Hundred foot drill 

 Practice the jump step with a partner. Stand 100 feet apart and throw long fly balls to one another. Run in to field the balls and take a jump step as you throw the ball back to your partner

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Practice solo  

You can practice the jump step simply by lofting the ball high into the air, catching it and taking a jump step. You do not need to release the ball to practice the basic motion.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Turn Your Shoulder to the Target 

If you have trouble throwing accurately on the jump step, focus on turning your shoulder toward your target. As you land, throw normally, allowing your forward momentum to give you extra velocity on the ball.

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Trouble Transitioning?  If you have trouble with the transition into the jump step, focus on catching the ball while your glove-side foot is forward. This sets up the rest of the move.

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