Fielding
Infield
Preset Backhand Rake
Instructions
• Partners 10 feet apart facing each other in defense ready position
• Both partners are set up so that they are in the backhand position with glove shoulder pointed towards their partner and stance staggered
• Partner rolls a groundball to the backhand side of their partner, so that they can stay in the backhanded position without moving to field it
• Receiving partner stays low, keeps their eyes on the ball, and focuses on pushing through the ball to field
• Receiving partner gets into throwing position after the ball is fielded, then rolls a backhanded grounder to their partner
• Partners throw backhanded 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 Beginner
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Balls and gloves
- Can use tennis balls