Baseball
Forehand/Backhand Footwork
Lateral approach
6 min
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Beginner
Why this drill
Train lateral approach / glove-side organization.
Setup
Coach rolls alternating forehand/backhand balls.
How to perform it
- 1Move feet to create fielding angle, secure, then organize throw.
Key feel
Beat the ball to the spot.
Success cue
Balanced reception with fewer reaching catches.
Recommended reps
Begin with 6–10 quality reps or a short controlled set; stop before mechanics degrade. For throwing/pitching, workload and intensity must remain age/level appropriate.
Progression
rehearsal → constrained rep → variable rep → game-like rep when appropriate.