Infield Defense General Rules GET AN OUT Each position is different coach them that way Limit to 3 outs an inning Make regular plays not ESPN plays Always know situation Nose in glove 3 second rule ID: 485249
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Geneva High SchoolInfield DefenseSlide2
General Rules
GET AN OUT!!Each position is different – coach them that wayLimit to 3 outs an inningMake regular plays not ESPN playsAlways know situation
Nose in glove
3 second rule
Don’t become drill machines who can’t play in games
Anticipate situation before ball comes to you
9 guys always moving on every play
Cal Ripken RuleSlide3
GHS Statistical comparison per year
Year
Errors
Wins
ERA
Walks
2009
90
20
3.40
144
2011
76
21
4.40
136
2007
59
24
1.84
91
2012
70
26
2.12
98Slide4
First Base
Ground ball to first base is an automatic outGlove/Glove leg move togetherFeed pitcherProper cut mechanicsHolding RunnersStarting Rundown after pick or starting DP
Cutoffs – when do I use the first baseman?
Positioning based on situationsSlide5
Second BaseNeeds to be a smart player not just a place to stick a kid
Ball to right – when do I back hand, when to I get in front?More time to make throw, but still use 3 second ruleReceiving throws from catcher on stealPositioning based on situationsSlide6
Shortstop
Ball to right – when to backhand, when to get in frontBall up the middle – when to spin, when to plant and fire2 step or “v” to the ball on routine groundballsSS on cuts – what is my job??Receiving throws from catcher on steal
Positioning based on situationsSlide7
Third Base
Sit on the ballFielding BuntsBall in front of shortstop3rd baseman must be athletic to field bunts and react to “hot corner”
When to use 3
rd
baseman as cutoff man
Positioning based on situations
Hate seeing 3
rd
baseman holding runner – not baseballSlide8
General INF
Pop-up Communication – never lose an outPop-up priorityDouble PlaysRundownsHolding runnersDo I teach the backhand???
One key to good defense is to build arm strength among all playersSlide9
Pop-up Priority – a must knowSlide10
Common MistakesTake too long to get rid of the ball
Fielding ball off to the sideNot attacking the ball – staying on their healsFirst baseman – swatting not scoopingSlide11
How to Fix
Break up into skill sets – i.e. ground balls separate the fielding part and the throwing partWall BallMust field ball with momentum towards base you are throwing toPractice situations – SPECIFIC! Coach dictates outs, runners, where the ball goes. Practice goofy plays too.Slide12
Drills to Fix……
Throwing to 1st BasePicking balls at 1
st
Base
Attacking the baseball for all infieldersSlide13
Contact InfoMatt Hahn
mhahn@geneva304.org(630) 463-3943Open invitation to any game or outdoor practice