High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Advanced
College Game-Speed Infield Decision and Footwork Circuit
High-tempo infield circuit combining footwork patterns with decision-making on feeds and throws.
- Skill:
- decision, footwork, feeds
- Equipment:
- Cones
- Duration:
- About 15 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Small group
Coaching notes
Players move through a series of stations or continuous reps performing different footwork patterns while fielding and making game-like decisions on underhand vs power feeds and target selection.
Objectives
Train decision-making under fatigue; link footwork to accurate feeds; simulate game tempo.
Coaching cues
Feet first; decide early on feed type; accurate target; stay athletic throughout.
Common errors
Poor decision on feed; upright after footwork; inaccurate throws.
Safety
Clear lanes; progressive tempo.
Setup
Multiple stations or continuous circuit; bases; baseballs.
Progressions
Slow controlled; game speed; add communication; live situations.
Variations
Position-specific; competitive scoring; random feeds.
Steps
- 1. Players rotate through footwork stations or continuous circuit
- 2. At each stop field a ground ball with assigned footwork
- 3. Make immediate decision on feed type (underhand/power) and target
- 4. Execute clean feed and continue to next station
- 5. Maintain game tempo and communication throughout
