Published: March 2009
Categories: Infield Defense
Type: drill
Purpose: To allow all infielders to practice covering their bases and receiving the ball for tags and force outs.
Explanation:
Set-up: The first baseman and third baseman are at their respective bases, while the catcher, shortstop, and second baseman are at their defensive positions.
The catcher throws the ball to 1B, 1B throws to 3B, 3B throws to 2B with the second baseman covering the base, and 2B throws the ball to the catcher. The catcher throws the ball back to 2B with the shortstop covering the base, the shortstop throws the ball to 1B, 1B throws to 3B, and 3B throws it back to the catcher.