RIGHT/LEFT

A softball or baseball outfield footwork drill.

Purpose: To work on their footwork when going back.
Equipment: Softballs and a glove for each player
Procedure:

1. Coach has the balls.
2. Players are lined up about 15 feet in front of coach.
3. The players watch the coaches arm, as she moves it to the right.
4. The players drop steps and goes right, then as she moves it to the left, the players drops and goes left.
5. Coach throws a fly ball that the player can run under and catch.
6. The next player in line does the same thing.
7. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

Coaching Points:
# Emphasize strong, accurate throws.
# Emphasize getting around the ball into a good throwing position.
# Emphasize drop setting properly.

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

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