High school
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Intermediate
Infield Footwork Progression – Push-Step-One-Two
Progressive fielding series that starts stationary and adds push-through, minimal steps, and directional angles (standard, glove-side, backhand) for clean transfer into throwing position.
- Equipment:
- Cones
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Athlete works short hops and routine ground balls first with feet still, then adds a push step through the ball, then a one-two shuffle into throwing position. Covers multiple angles so the lower body stays under the upper body.
Objectives
Create efficient, minimal-step footwork after the catch; keep the body under control into the throw; handle varied infield angles with the same lower-body pattern.
Coaching cues
Push through the ball; stay low; minimal steps to the throwing position; keep the chest over the feet; one-two into the throw.
Common errors
Too many steps or hopping; rising up after the catch; crossing the feet; losing direction to the target.
Steps
- 1. Stationary short-hop and routine ground balls
- 2. Add push step through the ball
- 3. Add one-two shuffle into throwing position
- 4. Work standard, glove-side, and backhand angles
