Fielding
Outfield
Running Short Hops
Instructions
• 1 partner on left/right field foul line, 1 partner 20 feet away in left/right field
• Throwing partner throws ball so that it bounces just before it reaches their partner at a medium speed
• Receiving partner runs forward to field the ball on the run as soon as it bounces off of the ground, staying low to push their glove through the ball towards their partner
• Receiving partner should not break stride to field the ball, but should keep moving through it
• Reset at 20 feet distance after each throw
• Partners throw short hops 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 Advanced
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Balls and gloves
