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Short Hop School

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Partners bounce throws to each other on purpose and learn to scoop the ball just after the hop. Baseball's scariest bounce becomes routine.

10 min · 2-12 kids per group

ages 9-14parent-runnablelight arm load

Setup

Two partners kneel 15 feet apart with one ball. Soft training balls or tennis balls are perfect to start.

Bring: balls, gloves, tennis or soft balls

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Skills

Infield Defense: Forehand & BackhandInfield Defense: Ground Ball Mechanics