Category: Fielding
Type: Drill
FOOTBALL FLYS
This drill has worked well for youth (U12). In order to have them practice catching running fly balls over the shoulder we use soft footballs.
They run out like a football receiver from the coach. The coach throws the football and they have to catch it over their right shoulder or left shoulder using both hands up and bringing in the ball. They cannot turn around and back up. This helps with hand-eye coordination also. After several successful catches we put their gloves on and they catch the football with the glove on. They always use both hands. After more successful catches we move to the softball.
This drill is fun and has really improved out fly ball catches.
Submitted by: Gracie
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