Fielding Infield

2nd Baseman Forehand Spin

Instructions

• Players are in the second baseman and shortstop positions
• Coach is near home plate, hits ground balls to the left of the second baseman
• 2 nd baseman uses a forehand fielding the ball on the move, then stops, and pivots bringing their throwing foot through so that they are in position to throw to 2nd base, with their chest facing the outfield
• Shortstop covers 2 nd base for the throw
• Coach hits 10 ground balls to the 2 nd baseman and then the shortstop and 2nd baseman switch positions
• This can also be done with shortstops making forehand spin throws to 3rd base

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 2-3 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Gloves
    • Bat
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Base