During regulation play, if no particular field placement is required, use the term straight up which ensures the field knows where they should position themselves. When in the late innings of a close ball game, late innings defense is designed…
NOTE: the below techniques are for a right-handed thrower. Left-handers will use opposite leg and arm where appropriate. “The 6 F’s” is an approach that provides an excellent framework for understanding the fundamentals of fielding a groundball. FEET Develop a…
A collision or near-collision between two outfielders, two infielders, or an infielder and an outfielder can prove costly during a game. It usually occurs between a pair of determined, aggressive players, who fail to hear, see or take charge of…
Except when there is a runner on third, the offensive is willing to give up an out in order to move a runner along. The overriding defensive strategy is to make sure you get that out. It’s nice to get…
