Softball
Backhand Angle Approach Drill
Take a proper angle and glove presentation on backhand plays
9 min
4 sets of 8 backhand reps
Intermediate
Why this drill
improve efficient lateral fielding options.
Setup
Coach alternates forehand/backhand grounders.
Instructions
- 1Start with feet square, then take a controlled angle to get the glove-side foot ahead of the ball.
- 2Field the ball out in front with the glove angled down and open.
- 3Field with a hop or plant that lets the throw follow immediately.
- 4Note any rep where the ball is played too far to the side or off-balance.
Key feel
A controlled angle that lets the backhand field cleanly and set up a throw.
Success cue
Cleaner fielding with fewer recovery steps.
Recommended reps
4 sets of 8 backhand reps
Progression
Add throw on move.
Common mistake
Rounding the ball or reaching across the body instead of angling early.