Drill

Drills

Softball

Drop-Step Reaction

First step

12 min
3 x 8
Intermediate

Why this drill

improve first movement to flight direction.

Setup

Coach points/tosses left/right behind athlete.

How to perform it

  1. 1React with efficient drop step and accelerate to lane.

Key feel

First move creates space.

Success cue

Fewer false steps and cleaner turn.

Recommended reps

3 x 8

Progression

Add live fly balls.