Field with Two Hands

Sometimes what looks like the easiest play results in an infield base hit. Slow rollers often cause infielders problems, but if you charge the ball, pick it up quickly and get the throw off right away, you stand a good chance of throwing the runner out.

"Run quickly at slow rollers. Remember as the ball rolls slowly toward you, the baserunner is moving full steam ahead."

Start in the ready stance  Keep your weight forward, on the balls of your feet Stand with your feet shoulder width apart  Keep your hands out in front of you  Be ready

Watch the hitter to gauge his or her intentions  Anticipate the slow roller  Move forward before the bat contacts the ball  Charge the ball as fast as you can

Lower your glove to the ground in front of the ball Hold your throwing hand over your glove  Let the ball roll right into the pocket of your glove Clamp your throwing hand over the ball as it enters the mitt Grip the ball over the wide seams  Pull it out and get ready to throw

Angle your glove-hand shoulder toward your target Bring your arm back  Shift your weight to your back foot  Bring your arm up and over your head  Throw the ball with a snap of the wrist

Skills Drills

More hand drill   When practicing fielding slow rollers, use as much hand and as little glove as you can without hurting yourself. The line between using two hands and just your bare hand is a fine one. Save the bare hand for balls hit slowly enough that you can avoid hurting your hand and can easily field the play. When the ball is traveling more quickly, use your glove.

Charging drill 

 Practice fielding slow rollers with a partner. Toss slow rollers back and forth, and remember to charge the balls and release the throw quickly. 

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 "INFIELD MECHANICS"

 
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