Infield Fundamentals References NFCA Convention NFCC 403 and

Infield Fundamentals References: NFCA Convention - NFCC 403 and @That. Guy_Kai , #Friday. Fielders, Tucker Frawley @INFchatter

Be Fundamentally Perfect! Don’t lose because of poor fundamentals .

Kai Correa Fielding Technique & Drills § Pick Work – Knees w Barrier (8” to 10”) § Flat Back – Shoulders Forward § Press & Funnel both are OK Receive at the same location on both § Don’t Over-Extend on Press § Bury Chin & Keep an Open Hinge § Create Consistent Exchange Point § Simple Movement to Separation § Different Ball – Different Runner Speed § Make Fungo more Game-Like Top Spin on Pulled Balls, Steep Angle Click on link if the video doesn’t load – start at 7: 00 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ap. Q 8 k. Fcce. QQ&t=18 s

Pre-Pitch

Corner Pre-Pitch Positioning

Field Low to High

Push – Drop – Go (Jab Step)

First Move Footwork • https: //twitter. com/That. Guy__Kai/status/1185968324775071745

Shin Angle Down

Fielding Position

Glove Depth & Presentation

The Descent

Descending into Rocker Step

Rocker Step – Heel Roll § Glove Foot: Land on heel and roll to toe to create momentum towards throwing target § Shoulders tilted forward § Hands presented towards ball § Open Hinge through catch https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=VO 0 u. G 44 k. PPc

Glove Action – Hops – Peaks & Valleys

Lane Versatility & Range

3 Lane Fielding Position

Attack Angles More Time Allows for More Options A) Angle to intercept the ball B) Ideal angle to secure the catch C) Ideal angle to set-up the throw Changing Lanes 1) Glove has to get into the ball’s lane 2) Benefit if feet get into ball’s lane 3) Luxury if feet get one lane over

Batted Ball Velo & Runner Speed

One Hand, Two Hand & Backhand Lanes

Practice Fielding All Zones

Fielding Footwork into Throws Keep the ball and glove at your mid-point of chest until you are ready to throw

The Throws THE CLOCK: https: //twitter. com/INFchatter/status/822477841614958594 Two Steps: https: //twitter. com/INFchatter/status/1032659586065620992 Backhand: https: //twitter. com/INFchatter/status/1006929545776295937 Four Steps: https: //twitter. com/INFchatter/status/880818761753796610 Backhand: https: //twitter. com/Hyatt. Craig/status/1005859085273559040 Zero Steps: https: //twitter. com/INFchatter/status/963458198534545409 Three Steps – On the Run: https: //twitter. com/Hyatt. Craig/status/1185957646622310400 https: //twitter. com/That. Guy__Kai/status/1180914270369767424

Throwing Checklist

Throwing

Speed of the Game

Double Play Feeds – Grading Chart

Fielding Zone Chart

DRILLS • Two ball toss without gloves under and overhand without gloves • Deflect and Transfer with and without glove • Towel whips • One Knee Throws – Long IF stay lower, OF big circles • Upper body isolation drills • One Leg Load Drill – Like a baseball pitcher • Three hop drills for OF to build momentum towards target – same a baseball pitcher • Exaggerated Footwork – NO – don’t like this, creates weakness in front side, nothing to drive into • Butterfly Throws – swinging arms, scap work • Game Speed Positive Footwork • Ball in glove footwork groundballs: front, forehand, backhand, rake • Ball in glove for OF: Safety, Do or Die, Drop Knee, Drop Steps with Jab step • Ball in glove for catchers also: Bunts, Steals and Picks • Long Hop Throws – add cones for targets OF and IF for relays • Stationary work for off balance throws – Stay low, figure eight ball between legs into throw • Around the World Throws on the move around the circle • ESPN Drill – 5 rapid fire reps with a tough chance last – play the sports center sound • Footwork Squares – balls 3 or 4 feet apart from home to 1 B and 2 B to 3 B – two lines going • Shuffle down line and attack right / left into ball in glove – put ball back and shuffle to next ball • Split step into jab step and work down the line into forehand backhand – not touching the ball but using it as a reference for where ball is coming from • Chaos Rundowns

DRILLS (Continued) • 5 Star Rapid Fire • Short Field Fungo • Last Woman Standing – Any mistake and you’re out of the drill • Team Pop-up Line – Communication on Junk balls P&C throw junk balls between IF and OF • Mini Bunt game 40” bases, IF start behind base line • Active Receiving • Wolverine Race • OFFENSE – Practice different fake bunts to help baserunners, late for steal of 3 B, back of box for 2 B – push back catcher discreetly • Allow players to coach bases at practice to learn the speed of the game • Alert Drill – Power point from Dropbox 403 • Bunt reaction with partner push • Lite Flite Pepper for quick reaction • 4 Corner Bunting Drill • OF Janitor Throws – Throw into a roll / somersault • Full Team Long Throwing • CF-Home, Home-2 B, 2 B-1 B, 1 B-RF, RF-3 B, 3 B-SS (flip in 5/6), SS-1 B • Clock Drill to Work on Jab Step • Catch balls at 12, 3, 6, 9 players on all 4 times and one in the middle – call out number and turn to that number and receive throw – throw ball back and go to next random number – practicing jab step footwork – get foot inside of hips to push and move • Power-Step Catches with One Hand – practice timing of feet with the catch • Practice fake throws – infielders, Pitchers, Catchers • 4 Corners – Add follow your throw on backhand flips – also drop ball and pick it up forehand flip • Re-Set Drill: Keep feet active and ball in your glove until ready to throw, reset feet 2 or 3 times • Over-Throw Drill – Handout – Talk through it first and walk through it, speed up as you grow