11U–12U
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Partner Short-Hop Feed Infield Drill (Pancake Option)
Partner feeds short hops while the fielder steps into a low athletic position, emphasizing soft hands and early presentation. Pancake glove variation available.
- Skill:
- short hops soft hands
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 8 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Simple, high-rep partner drill that can be done anywhere. Focuses on staying low, presenting the glove early, and clean transfers.
Objectives
Develop soft hands and low posture; improve short-hop timing and transfers.
Coaching cues
Stay low; present glove early; field out in front; soft hands.
Common errors
Standing up; late glove; hard hands.
Safety
Controlled feeds; start close.
Setup
Partner, balls, optional pancake glove. Any flat surface.
Progressions
Knees → standing → moving; add throws.
Variations
Barehand, mini-glove, different hop speeds.
Steps
- 1. Partner feeds short hops
- 2. Fielder steps into low position and fields out front
- 3. Transfer and optional throw; reset
