Drill

Drills

Softball

Short-Hop Read Drill

Glove timing

12 min
3 x 8
Intermediate

Why this drill

improve controlled short-hop reception.

Setup

Coach/partner creates predictable short hops at low speed.

How to perform it

  1. 1Work through hop with appropriate glove presentation and body support.

Key feel

Meet the hop, don't swipe at it.

Success cue

More secure short-hop reception with balanced body position.

Recommended reps

3 x 8

Progression

Vary hop depth.