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Figure-It-Out Zigzag Outfield Drill

Zigzag cone pattern that trains change-of-direction, drop steps and recovery for outfielders.

Duration:
About 8 min

Coaching notes

Players weave through a zigzag of cones while reacting to balls, building agility and route efficiency.

Objectives

Improve change-of-direction and multi-angle routes.

Coaching cues

Plant and explode; stay low; open the hips cleanly.

Common errors

Rounding the cones too wide; rising; slow transitions.

Steps

  1. 1. Set zigzag cones
  2. 2. Sprint and change direction
  3. 3. Integrate catches
  4. 4. Both directions
Source: Figure It Out Baseball

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