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Infield Wall-Ball Hand-Eye Progression

Partner or solo wall work focused on soft hands, flips, and quick reactions for everyday infield glove work.

Skill:
soft hands
Equipment:
Glove
Duration:
About 8 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Solo

Coaching notes

Player or pair uses a wall to work short flips, short hops, and reaction balls, emphasizing quiet hands and quick transfers.

Objectives

Sharpen hand-eye coordination and soft-hand feel for routine and difficult hops.

Coaching cues

Quiet hands; give with the hop; quick flip; stay athletic.

Common errors

Stabbing; hard hands; upright posture.

Setup

Wall; baseballs or reaction balls.

Steps

  1. 1. Stand facing wall at short distance
  2. 2. Flip or throw short hops
  3. 3. Field with soft hands and immediate flip back
  4. 4. Progress to reaction balls or angled throws
  5. 5. Add foot movement while fielding

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