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First Base Double Play Balls

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • To develop the proper footwork and become comfortable initiating the double play.

Equipment

  • Baseballs
  • Gloves
  • Bases
  • Fungo

Description

  • The first baseman starts at first base while the coach hits a ground ball.
  • The first baseman fields the baseball and throws to their partner acting as the second baseman.

Tips

  • Start with the first baseman off of the base, just concentrating on fielding the baseball and performing the proper footwork; then incorporate moving off of the base and making the play.