InfieldDouble Play

Infield Doubles Drill

Drill to practice clean transfers and pivot mechanics to turn two efficiently.

Age RangeAges 10+
Duration10 minutes
Group SizeInfield groups
SportBaseball

Equipment Needed

  • Balls
  • Cones/markers

Setup

  • Simulate grounders to the shortstop and second base; practice pivot and throw to first.
Infield Doubles DrillSSFields grounder2BPivot2Feed the pivot at second, then quick relay to first for two

Instructions

  1. Practice pivot and transfer to second, then quick throw to first for the double play.
  2. Emphasize footwork and communication.
Coaching Points
  • Quick, compact transfer and a firm pivot step are key to a clean double.