Fielding Outfield

Fly Balls

Instructions

• 1 partner on left/right field foul line, 1 partner 20 feet away in left/right field
• Throwing partner tosses ball up high in the air to the receiving partner
• Receiving partner takes a slight step back with one foot (drop step) to find the ball and then moves forward or backward to get under where the ball will land
• Receiving partner catches the ball in front of bill of the hat, fingers of the glove pointed up, keeping eyes on the ball
• Partners throw fly balls back and forth to each other until each player has received 10 fly balls

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Balls and gloves