Infield play is very reactionary. We react to the ball hit and need to quickly identify what direction we need to break on the ball and the depth in which we need to move. In previous posts I’ve discussed the importance of a prep step in that reaction to the ball. You can read more … More Flow Step: Next Level Prep Step
If you’ve followed this blog you might know that I like to break the fielding process down into smaller phases for instructional and evaluating purposes. Each phase works in conjunction with the others, but one could be argued as the most influential in turning groundballs into outs. That phase is the approach phase. The approach … More Exploring Groundball Approach
So often, players and coaches will ask how to increase range. The question is asked in terms of how can we get to more batted balls. While this question is useful to infield play, the goal of increased range should be to increase our ability to make plays at a greater distance from our starting … More Tips to Increase Range For Greater Playmaking Potential
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