High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
3 Double-Play Feeds for Second Baseman (Underhand, Pivot, Spin)
At-home or practice series teaching three essential 2B feeds: basic underhand with momentum, quick pivot reset, and controlled spin throw on the forehand.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
icoachbaseball breakdown using a gamer glove and bag of balls. Right toes up for underhand momentum toward the bag, ball visible below shoulder; slow pivot like a basketball hop-step when the ball takes you away; catch deeper on forehand for spin while staying under control.
Objectives
Master the three most common double-play feeds from second base with proper footwork, visibility, and control.
Coaching cues
Right toes up for momentum; make the ball visible; straighten arm for easy swing-back; hand below shoulder; slow on pivot and square to target; catch deeper for spin and slow the play down.
Common errors
Hidden ball; arm too high; rushing the pivot; spinning out of control.
Steps
- 1. Basic underhand: toes up, visible ball, follow feet
- 2. Quick pivot: secure ball then square like hop-step
- 3. Spin throw: catch deeper on forehand, stay controlled
Source:
icoachbaseball
