Fielding Outfield

Cut Offs for Outfield

Instructions

• All outfielders start in a line in center field
• 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
• The outfielder should focus on making a good throw to the cut off player, focusing on their knees as a target, the outfielder should aim low and miss low with their throw
• Shortstop catches the throw and throws the ball to the 3 rd baseman, who is covering 3 rd base
• 3 rd baseman places the ball in an empty bucket behind them
• Outfielder rotates to back of the line
• 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

At a Glance
  • Duration 15 minutes
  • Players 4+ players
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Gloves
    • Baseballs