Fielding Infield

Shortstop Backhand Spin

Instructions

• Players are in the second baseman and shortstop positions
• Coach is near home plate, hits ground balls to the right of the shortstop
• Shortstop fields the ground ball using a cross over backhand and bring throwing foot through to get to the throwing position and throws the ball to the 2 nd baseman covering 2nd base
• Shortstop should throw the ball on a line to the 2nd baseman
• 2 nd baseman covers 2nd base to receive the flip from the shortstop
• Coach hits 10 ground balls to the shortstop, and then the shortstop and 2nd baseman switch positions
• This can also be done with 2nd basemen throwing to 1st base

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 2-3 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Gloves
    • Bat
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Base