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Backhand Progression (Barehand to Full Glove)

Step-by-step backhand series from knees barehanded through mini-glove to full glove, teaching soft hands and proper glove angle on the backhand side.

Equipment:
Glove
Duration:
About 12 min
Setting:
Indoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

Pro Baseball Insider progression that isolates the four common backhand types and the five key coaching points that make the play consistent.

Objectives

Build soft, reliable backhands from every angle and hop.

Coaching cues

Fingers down; soft give; get the body behind the glove; see the ball all the way in.

Common errors

Stabbing; stiff wrist; body too far away from the glove.

Steps

  1. 1. Knees barehand backhands
  2. 2. Mini-glove progression
  3. 3. Full glove from knees then standing
  4. 4. Add movement and different hops
Source: Pro Baseball Insider

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