11U–12U
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Catalyst Knee-to-Fielding-Position Drill
Transition drill from both knees (glove on turf) into full athletic fielding position while sliding the glove along the ground to stay beneath the ball.
- Duration:
- About 6 min
Coaching notes
Partner rolls a grounder; player rises right foot then left while keeping the glove sliding on the turf, teaching low-to-high movement and timing.
Objectives
Teach players to stay down and work beneath the ball when moving from a low start into fielding position.
Coaching cues
Glove starts and stays on the turf; up onto right foot first then left; slide glove along ground; left-foot timing; stay low.
Common errors
Lifting the glove early; rising too high; poor foot sequence; losing balance.
Steps
- 1. Start both knees, glove flat on turf
- 2. Partner rolls grounder
- 3. Rise right-left while sliding glove along ground into FP
- 4. Field and recover
Source:
Catalyst Sports
