Fielding
Infield
30 Second Backhand Cross
Instructions
• Partners 10 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position
• Throwing partner rolls a grounder to the backhand side of the receiving partner (towards their throwing hand)
• Receiving partner crosses their glove foot in front of their throwing foot to turn to field backhanded
• Receiving partner stays low while crossing over and keeps their eyes on the ball
• Receiving partner gets into throwing position after the ball is fielded, then rolls a backhanded grounder to their partner
• Partners throw backhanded grounders back and forth to each other until each partner has had 5 repetitions
At a Glance
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Duration 1 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Balls and gloves
