Fielding Outfield

Quarterback Angle Throw

Instructions

• Coach stands on right/left field line, players each have a ball, in a line behind the coach
• Player tosses coach their ball and sets up 10 feet from the right/left field line facing the coach
• Coach points over the player’s right or left shoulder to dictate direction of drop step
• Player takes a drop step in that direction, stepping back with the foot on the side the coach pointed to, and runs on a backwards angle in that direction
• Coach throws a fly ball out in front of the angle the player is running, player catches fly ball and runs to the back of the line with the ball in their glove
• Players should rotate through the line so that they each receive 10 repetitions, coach should alternate drop step directions

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