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Clean and Quick Exchange Infield Drill Series

Series focused on clean, quick glove-to-hand exchanges for infielders to reduce transfer time and increase out-making ability.

Skill:
transfer, soft_hands
Equipment:
Partner
Duration:
About 8 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

From CHIPS Performance. Players work short hops, grounders, and transfers emphasizing speed and cleanliness of the exchange while maintaining proper body position.

Objectives

Speed up transfers; improve glove security; reduce bobbles on the exchange.

Coaching cues

Clean and quick; two hands when possible; get the ball out; stay athletic.

Common errors

Looking the ball into the glove too long; double-clutching; upright posture; slow hands.

Steps

  1. 1. Short-hop exchanges stationary
  2. 2. Add movement and footwork
  3. 3. Full grounder to throw
  4. 4. Competitive clean-transfer challenges
  5. 5. Progress to game speed

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