Fielding Infield

Double Play Footwork- 2B Step Across

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 cross over the middle of the bag, hitting the 3rd base side of the bag with their left foot, right foot stretched towards the coach for the throw
• Player then puts weight on their right foot to bring the left foot even with their right, 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