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Outfield Drop Step Drill

Trains outfielders to open their hips and take a proper drop step on fly balls hit over their heads instead of backpedaling.

FieldingIntermediate12 min2+ players8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Outfielder starts in ready position.
  2. 2
    Coach points left or right — player takes a drop step and sprints on an angle.
  3. 3
    After 3 dry reps each direction, coach throws or hits fly balls over the player's head.
  4. 4
    Player must drop step, turn, and run to the ball — then look up to find it.
  5. 5
    6-8 live reps per player.
Equipment Needed
  • Baseballs
  • Gloves
  • Bat (for fungo)
Coaching Tips
  • ●Never backpedal — it's slow and leads to falls. Drop step and run.
  • ●First step: pivot on the ball of the foot, open the hip, and go.
  • ●Start without the ball so they learn the footwork before tracking a fly ball.