Category: Infield
Type: Drill
THREE BAG
Need a drill that enables your infielders to get maximum reps on ground balls and throwing to first, in a short period of time. "Three Bag" is perfect.
This drill is designed for 60' bases. Adjust accordingly for 90' bases. This drill utilizes three First Bases. Place a throw down base approximately 40' from home plate, next is the regular base at 60', then place a third bag 20' farther down the line. 3 coaches are positioned near home plate with a bucket of balls. One coach hits grounders to the third baseman (he throws to the bag at 40'). Another coach hits to the SS (he throws to the normal first base bag). The third coach hits to the second baseman (he throws to the bag at 80') It may sound confusing, and a lot is going on with three coaches hitting grounders at the same time, but a tremendous amount gets accomplished. Each infielder will get numerous ground balls and throws across the diamond.
Additional Drill Organization:
A) Each first baseman can have a bucket to toss his balls into, or if you have limited balls, he can "lazy toss" back to the coach.
B) You probably don't have three first baseman. Adapt and use additional players (such as a cather) for this particular drill.
C) Each time you do this drill you might focus on something different (ground balls to the left, ground balls to the right, slow rollers) Or you can alternate during the drill, spending 3-4 minutes on each type of ground ball.
D) Don't forget the value of this drill to your first baseman. They should be working on proper stretch, scooping balls in the dirt, tagging down on a high throw as they would in a game, etc.
Submitted by: Coach Colbert
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