Fielding Pitching

PFP- Cover 1st Base

Instructions

• All pitchers in a line to the 3rd base side of the mound, with one pitcher on the mound (each pitcher has a baseball)
• All 1st basemen in a line behind 1st base, with one 1st baseman in position
• To start the drill, the pitcher on the mound pitches to the catcher
• Once the catcher catches the pitch, the coach will hit a ground ball to the right side of the 1 st baseman, catcher then yells “GET OVER!”
• 1 st baseman fields the ground ball, while pitcher runs to cover 1st base
• 1 st baseman flips the ball underhanded to the pitcher covering 1st base
• Pitcher makes sure to keep their foot on the bag, then gets in the back of the line of pitchers
• Players rotate through the line until each pitcher has fielded 10 ground balls

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 4+ players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • 1 fungo hitter (coach)
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Gloves
    • Field with bases