Drill

Drills

Softball

Lateral Block & Recover

Lateral movement

8 min
3 x 6 each side
Beginner

Why this drill

improve body movement to lateral block.

Setup

Coach alternates safe bounced balls left/right.

How to perform it

  1. 1Move body to line, block, keep ball near, recover to feet.

Key feel

Move your body, not just the glove.

Success cue

Cleaner lateral coverage and quicker controlled recovery.

Recommended reps

3 x 6 each side

Progression

Add throw after recovery.