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Drop Step Fly Ball Drill

Learn to track and catch fly balls

Drop Step Fly Ball Drill

🕐 12 min👥 5U-8Ubeginner

Description

Learn to track and catch fly balls

Skill Focus

catchingfielding

Equipment Needed

  • Softballs

Setup Instructions

Setup

  • Coach hits or throws fly balls
  • Players in outfield positions

Progression:

  1. Stand still and catch
  2. Take drop step back
  3. Run to spot
  4. Call for ball

Coaching Cues

Coaching Cues

  • "First step is back"
  • "Get under the ball"
  • "Use two hands"
  • "Call it: I got it!"