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Find the Fence

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • This drill is designed to increase a player's awareness of the outfield fence when tracking down deep fly balls.
  • Done properly, this drill will take away an outfielder's fear of running into the wall en route to making a catch.

Equipment

  • Gloves
  • Baseballs (1-2)
  • Fungo (optional)
  • Pitching Machine (optional)

Description

  • The players should line-up single file facing the coach approximately 6 to 8 feet away.
  • The coach tosses a baseball straight into the air while the outfielder performs the drill.

Tips

  • After the players feel comfortable toss the baseball so it lands just behind the outfielders head. This will force the outfielders to move back and get into position to throw.