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Backhand / Forehand Cone Drill

Players shuffle to cones and field balls hit to their backhand and forehand sides.

FieldingIntermediate10 min2+ players10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Set two cones 10 feet apart.
  2. 2
    Player starts between the cones.
  3. 3
    Coach hits/rolls a ball to one side. Player shuffles, fields, throws to first.
  4. 4
    Player resets to center. Repeat to the other side.
  5. 5
    8 reps per player.
Equipment Needed
  • Baseballs
  • Gloves
  • Cones
  • Bat (for fungo)
Coaching Tips
  • ●Stay low — don't stand up to shuffle.
  • ●Backhand: glove-side foot leads, reach across.
  • ●Forehand: open up the hips, stay through the ball.