Fielding
Infield
Groundball on Knees Progression
Instructions
• Partners 10 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position
• Players keep feet planted in the defense ready position, with glove-hand out in front of the body (no gloves)
• Partners throw grounders to each other, focusing on working the hand underneath the ball to field
• Receiving partner keeps their feet planted, their glove out front, and keeps their eyes on the ball
• Partners can also work on backhands while keeping their feet planted
• Partners throw grounders back and forth to each other until each partner has had 10 repetitions
At a Glance
-
Duration 10 minutes
-
Players 1-2 players
-
Difficulty Intermediate
-
Age Range 6-18 years
-
Equipment Needed
- Gloves
- Bucket of balls
- Fungo bat