Equipment Needed
- Balls
- Cones/markers
Keep practice balls on hand
A bucket of practice baseballs keeps double-play reps moving without pausing to shag balls between rounds.
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- Simulate grounders to the shortstop and second base; practice pivot and throw to first.
Instructions
- Practice pivot and transfer to second, then quick throw to first for the double play.
- Emphasize footwork and communication.
Coaching Points
- Quick, compact transfer and a firm pivot step are key to a clean double.