11U–12U
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Catalyst Infield Triangle Drill for Fielding Position
Part-practice progression using three baseballs as contact points (right foot, left foot, glove) to groove correct athletic fielding position, alignment, and approach.
- Duration:
- About 12 min
Coaching notes
Catalyst Sports teaches the triangle setup (apex ball left-eye aligned), body-position checklist (wide feet, chest on thighs, flat back, hands out front of bill of cap), final approach, stutter step for timing, and pre-pitch hop into the position.
Objectives
Install correct fielding position fundamentals so players consistently get under the ball with proper give and eye alignment.
Coaching cues
Left-eye alignment for glove-side give; feet wider than shoulders; chest down on thighs; flat back; hands out in front of bill of cap; nipples over toes for depth; glove thumb up then out.
Common errors
Right-eye alignment (ball kicks away); locked-out glove; rising chest; narrow feet; hands under the body.
Steps
- 1. Place three balls forming triangle (apex left for left-eye)
- 2. Body checklist: width, chest, back, hands, eye alignment
- 3. Final approach: large step back, align, stutter for rhythm
- 4. Pre-pitch hop into position then field
Source:
Catalyst Sports
