• Understand the concept of a short hop
• Allow players to recognize and anticipate a short hop

• Baseballs (15 - 20)
• Glove (optional)

• In two groups, face players 10-15 feet apart from their respective feeder (see diagram).
• The feeder's job is to lob the ball approximately 8-10 feet in the air just in front of the fielder.
• The fielder's job is to run towards the baseball and field it on the short hop.
• After the ball is fielded it is then flipped back to the feeder.

• Another version that less skilled players could attempt doing first is theIndividual Short Hop Drill or Partner Short Hop Drill
• Each player should try and field the ball on the shortest "short hop" possible.
• Coaches should tell players to keep their hands out in front, away from their body.
• Fielders should try and receive the ball in one single, fluent motion with their momentum moving towards the ball.
• Once players master the drill with their gloves on, have them try the drill using only their bare hands.