top of page

Footwork & Transfer Drill Series

Shuffle Box Drill

​

Moving in an L shaped box we will replicate our motion after we field the ball. The shuffle box drill will help train the quickness of our feet as we move across the ground.

​

Progression:

  1. Focus on feet only

  2. Center the baseball upon rotation

  3. Center/Power Position upon rotation

Footwork & Transfer_Shuffle Box Drill

Footwork & Transfer_Shuffle Box Drill
Shuffle Box Drill

Shuffle Box Drill

01:03
Play Video
Shuffle Box Drill_kids

Shuffle Box Drill_kids

00:40
Play Video
Shuffle Box Drill Explained and Progression_Camp

Shuffle Box Drill Explained and Progression_Camp

01:13
Play Video

Mechanics:

  • Maintain posture throughout

  • Don't jump/rotate

  • Chest out/Hips back​

Steps to complete:

  • Back toe to front heel shuffle in an L shaped motion

  • 4 turns to complete rotation​

Quick Release Drill

 

Our Quick Release Drill will help build body awareness as we move through our throwing motion. Our focus will primarily be on our feet and hands. Maintain posture and gain momentum throughout the shuffle.

​

Progression:

  1. Barehand (focus on feet and hands only)

  2. Towel (focus on whipping towel out front)

  3. Glove/Ball (full throws back to partner as you receive the throw)​

Footwork & Transfer_Quick Release Drill

Footwork & Transfer_Quick Release Drill
Quick Release Drill

Quick Release Drill

01:04
Play Video
Quick Release Drill_kids

Quick Release Drill_kids

01:07
Play Video

Mechanics:

  • Maintain posture throughout

  • Chest out/Hips back​

Steps to complete:

  1. Start with hands at center

  2. Shuffle forward – separate to power position

  3. Take back shoulder to target and "TURN"

  4. Land with hands at center

  5. REPEAT​​

Quick Transfer Drill

​

Quick Transfer Drill will focus on minimizing the amount of time between catch and release of the baseball. Being able to catch and release the ball quickly while staying under control and making an accurate throw is very important across all of our infield plays.

 

Progression:

  1. Pause (pause as each step to ensure body control)

  2. No Pause (full transition from catch to release)​

Footwork & Transfer_Quick Transfer Drill

Footwork & Transfer_Quick Transfer Drill
Quick Transfer Drill

Quick Transfer Drill

01:26
Play Video
Quick Transfer Drill_kids (8-12)

Quick Transfer Drill_kids (8-12)

01:00
Play Video

Mechanics:

  • Maintain posture throughout

  • Chest out/Hips back

  • Athletic Position​

Steps to complete:

  1. Receive: catch the ball inside of your body

  2. Center: center the ball as you bring back foot to front foot

  3. Separation: separate simultaneously from center as we stride towards target

  4. Throw: initiate the throw by taking back shoulder to the target​

bottom of page