Softball
Outfield Drop-Step Route Drill
Take an efficient first-step route on balls hit over the head
9 min
5 reps per side
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in an athletic ready position facing the coach.
- 2On the fly-ball cue, drop step at an angle toward the ball's landing spot rather than opening straight back.
- 3Run the route under control and locate the ball over the throwing-side shoulder.
- 4Track routes that require a late correction versus a direct path to the ball.
What to focus on
Reading the ball quickly and taking the most direct route to the landing spot.
Common mistake
Opening straight back or false-stepping in before reading the ball's direction.