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Outfield 3-Cone Drop Step Drill

Cone-guided drop-step series that trains correct angles and body position when going back on fly balls.

Equipment:
Cones
Duration:
About 8 min
Setting:
Outdoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

Three cones create target angles. Player drop-steps to each cone, opens hips, and catches or simulates the catch.

Objectives

Eliminate false steps and improve drop-step angles.

Coaching cues

Drop step first; open the hip; eyes on ball; run under the ball.

Common errors

Crossover first step; closed hips; looking down.

Steps

  1. 1. Place three cones at different angles
  2. 2. Drop step to each cone
  3. 3. Add thrown balls
  4. 4. Full speed with crow hop
Source: Coach Dan Blewett

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