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Coach Mongero Star Reaction Feet Drill for Infielders

Reaction drill using a star/cone pattern where the infielder creeps then explodes to a pointed cone, fields, and returns, training first-step and angle.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

Player creeps at center; coach points to a cone (player cannot see which); player reacts, fields the ball, hustles back, and resets. Builds reactive feet and good angles.

Objectives

Improve first-step reaction, angles, and recovery for infielders.

Coaching cues

Creep ready; explode on point; good angle; hustle back; stay athletic.

Common errors

False steps; poor angle; slow recovery; upright posture.

Steps

  1. 1. Creep at center cone
  2. 2. Coach points to outer cone
  3. 3. React, field, return, reset
Source: Coach Trent Mongero / Winning Baseball

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