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Crow Hop & Throw Drill

Outfielders practice the crow hop — a small jump-step before throwing — to build momentum and arm strength on long throws.

ThrowingIntermediate10 min3+ players10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Player catches a fly ball or picks up a ground ball in the outfield.
  2. 2
    Immediately takes a crow hop: small hop forward onto the back foot, then step and throw.
  3. 3
    Target is a cutoff man or a base.
  4. 4
    Start with short throws (60 feet), progress to long throws (120+ feet).
  5. 5
    8-10 reps focusing on rhythm: catch → crow hop → throw.
Equipment Needed
  • Baseballs
  • Gloves
  • Bat (for fungo)
Coaching Tips
  • ●The crow hop creates momentum — it's the outfielder's version of a pitcher's stride.
  • ●Don't jump too high — stay low and move toward the target.
  • ●Throw through the cutoff man's chest. One-hop throws are fine and often more accurate.