Fielding Infield

Double Play Footwork- 2B Drop Step

Instructions

• Players are in the second baseman position, one player at 1st base, coach is halfway between 2nd and 3rd base with a bucket of baseballs
• Player moves toward 2nd base with glove and hand up to receive throw from coach
• Coach throws the ball to 2nd base when player is getting close to the bag
• Player receives the ball as they touch the middle of the backside (right field side) of the bag with their left foot
• Player then hops back on their right foot, pushing back from the bag, and fakes a throw to 1st base
• Coach throws double play balls until each player has received 10 repetitions

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