GLOVE POSITION AND STRETCHING

A softball or baseball first baseman practice drill.

Purpose: To improves the players ability to stretch at the correct time and get the player to catch the ball with the proper glove position.
Equipment: A base, softballs and a glove
Procedure:

1. Have the player start in her ready position at the proper stop on the field.
2. The coach will say :go: and the player will pivot and run back to the bag and will stretch and catch the ball with the proper mechanics.
3. The player will stretch for the ball when she is about to receive the ball.
4. The player will point the fingers of her glove up when the ball is above the waist and the fingers down when the ball is below the waist.
5. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

Coaching Points:
# Emphasize the proper catching techniques.
# Emphasize not stretching too soon.
# Emphasize the proper footwork back to the bag.

Article Source: http://www.sportspracticedrills.com

University of South Dakota Women’s Softball: www.usdcoyotes.com/sports/softball/

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