11U–12U
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Infield Footwork with Agility Ladder and Throw
Ladder-based infield footwork series that transitions directly into a fielding action and accurate throw, combining agility and baseball-specific movement.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Players move through ladder patterns (one-foot, two-foot, lateral, icky shuffle) and immediately receive a ground ball or short hop, then throw to a target.
Objectives
Improve foot speed, coordination, and the ability to field and throw accurately immediately after high-intensity footwork.
Coaching cues
Stay on the balls of the feet; quick clean ladder steps; field in front; finish the throw with balance.
Common errors
Looking down at the ladder; stopping feet before the ball; off-balance throws.
Steps
- 1. Ladder pattern (forward, lateral, icky)
- 2. Immediate ground ball or short hop
- 3. Field and throw to target
- 4. Reset and change pattern
Source:
L.E.A.D. Center For Youth
