Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle

Purpose

Charging the ball, fielding it cleanly and scooping it to home.

Drill Setup

  • Pitcher stands on the mound.
  • Coach is at home plate.

How it Works

1. Pitcher simulates a pitch to home.

2. Coach hits a slow roller back to pitcher.

Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle

 

3. Pitcher charges toward home plate, fields the ball with his glove and scoops it back to the coach.

Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle

4. Perform 5-10 repetitions.

Coaching Tips

  • Intent of this drill is that there is a runner on third and pitcher must field the ball and get it to catcher quickly to get the out at home.
  • Pitchers should keep the glove open and push the ball right at the target (the coach).
  • Keep the toss level and soft.
  • You can also run this drill and have the pitchers field the ball barehanded and toss it to the coach.
  • Keep the head down when fielding to avoid losing the ball.