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Drop Step Compass

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Outfielders react to a pointed direction with a drop step and three hard steps, then take a live ball over the shoulder. Routes before catches.

12 min · 3-6 kids per group · full field

ages 9-14parent-runnable

Setup

Group faces the coach 10 feet away with room behind them. Coach holds a ball; tennis balls are perfect for volume.

Bring: balls, tennis or soft balls, gloves

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Skills

Outfield Defense: Drop Steps & RoutesOutfield Defense: Fly Ball Mechanics