All ages
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
10 Types of Pitchers Fielding Practice (PFPs)
Comprehensive PFP series covering bunts, comebackers, covering first, double plays, and passed-ball situations.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 20 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Small group
Coaching notes
Coach Dan Blewett breaks down the full menu of pitcher fielding responsibilities so teams can practice every common play efficiently.
Objectives
Make pitchers reliable fielders on every common situation so the defense stays sound.
Coaching cues
Call the ball early; use proper underhand or overhand feeds; cover first with correct path; stay athletic on comebackers.
Common errors
No communication; poor path to first; one-handing when two hands are available; slow reaction after delivery.
Steps
- 1. Bunt coverage to first and third
- 2. Comebackers and double-play feeds
- 3. Covering first on ground balls to right side
- 4. Passed-ball / wild-pitch recovery
- 5. Do-or-die charges
Source:
Coach Dan Blewett
