Baseball
Relay Footwork Drill
Receive-turn-throw
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.
Intermediate
Why this drill
Train receive-turn-throw.
Setup
Partner or coach simulates relay feed.
How to perform it
- 1Move to line, receive on throwing side when appropriate, turn feet and deliver.
Key feel
Show a target and redirect momentum.
Success cue
Clean receive and directional throw with minimal wasted steps.
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.