Double Play Turn Drill

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Middle infielders practice receiving a throw at second base and turning a double play — footwork, transfer, and throw to first.

FieldingAdvanced15 min4+ players10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill

1
Shortstop and second baseman set up at their positions with a first baseman.
2
Coach hits a ground ball to one side. That player fields and throws to second.
3
The player covering second receives, touches the bag, and throws to first.
4
Shortstop drill: catch, drag foot across bag, throw to first.
5
Second baseman drill: catch, tag inside of bag with right foot, step and throw.
6
8 double plays each direction.

Equipment Needed

Coaching Tips

●Safety first — teach them to get out of the way of the sliding runner.
●Quick feet are everything. The throw doesn't have to be hard, just accurate and fast.
●Shortstop: cheat toward second when you know a DP is in order.