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Dominate the Diamond Fun Infield Conditioning and Decision Drill

High-energy infield drill combining fielding with called-base reactions and exchanges for conditioning plus decision-making under fatigue.

Equipment:
Glove
Duration:
About 12 min

Coaching notes

Players field, then immediately react to a called base and fire the ball; continuous reps build conditioning while reinforcing footwork and exchange speed.

Objectives

Build athletic footwork, quick exchanges, multi-skill transitions, and reaction under fatigue.

Coaching cues

Shuffle to target after field; pop feet to called base; stay low; crisp choppy feet; exchange clean then fire.

Common errors

Flat feet; no shuffle; tall posture; slow exchange.

Steps

  1. 1. Field ground ball
  2. 2. Coach calls base
  3. 3. Exchange and throw to called base
  4. 4. Reset and repeat
Source: Dominate The Diamond

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