Baseball
Short-Hop Reaction Drill
Handle short hops with a relaxed, giving glove
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 short-hop reception.
Setup
Partner short hops from close controlled distance.
How to perform it
- 1Progress forehand, middle, backhand short hops with quiet head and glove through ball.
Key feel
Work through the hop.
Success cue
More secure short-hop receptions.
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.
Common mistake
Stiff glove and pulling back from the ball.