Fielding
Infield
On the Run
Instructions
• Partners 15 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position
• Throwing partner rolls a grounder to the backhand side of the receiving partner (towards their throwing hand)
• Receiving partner takes a drop step, then gets behind the ball and runs through it, scooping it in stride
• Receiving partner stays low and keeps their eyes on the ball, pushes the glove through the ball to scoop it up, then shuffles feet to get to throwing position
• Receiving partner rests and then rolls a grounder to the backhand side of their partner
• Partners throw grounders back and forth to each other until each partner has had 10 repetitions
At a Glance
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Duration 5 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Balls and gloves
