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Antonelli Footwork Series (L Corner Square Drop)

Three-part footwork series teaching L-corner replacement, square posture/rotation, and drop-step right-left target footwork.

Skill:
footwork posture rotation
Equipment:
Cones
Duration:
About 10 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

L drill for precise foot replacement, square drill for posture and hip rotation, and drop drill for getting the right foot down and left foot to the target.

Objectives

Build automatic, athletic footwork patterns for routine and non-routine ground balls.

Coaching cues

Replace the feet; stay low and square; right foot down then left to target; keep the head still.

Common errors

Crossing the feet; standing up; late or early weight transfer.

Steps

  1. 1. L-corner foot replacement pattern
  2. 2. Square drill for posture and rotation
  3. 3. Drop-step right-left target sequence
  4. 4. Combine patterns into live ground-ball work
Source: Antonelli Baseball

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