Cut Offs for Infield
• All outfielders start in a line in center field, all middle infielders in a line behind 3rd base
• Coach stands at home plate and hits a fly ball or ground ball to first outfielder
• Outfielder fields ball, throws to the shortstop who is halfway between the outfielder and 3 rd base
• Shortstop catches the throw and throws the ball to the 3 rd baseman, who is covering 3 rd base
• Shortstop should focus on cutting the distance between the outfielder and 3rd base in half, lining up between the outfielder and 3rd base, and being squared to the outfielder with hands up calling for the ball
• 3 rd baseman places the ball in an empty bucket behind them
• Outfielder rotates to back of the line, infielders rotate being cut offs and 3rd baseman
• Outfielders rotates through the line in left field so they each receive 3 repetitions, then the whole line goes to centerfield and repeats the drill
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Duration 15 minutes
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Players 4+ players
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Difficulty Beginner
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Gloves
- Baseballs