High school
Pitching
All positions
Intermediate
PFP Drill – Pitchers Turning Double Plays
Pitcher fielding practice focused specifically on the 1-6-3 or 1-4-3 double-play feeds and turns after fielding a comebacker or bunt.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Outdoor
- Players:
- Small group
Coaching notes
Pitcher fields a ground ball or bunt and executes the proper feed to the middle infielder or covers the appropriate base for the double play.
Objectives
Teach pitchers the footwork and decision-making required to turn double plays and improve overall defensive value.
Coaching cues
Field cleanly; know the play before the ball arrives; feed accurately; communicate with the middle infield.
Common errors
Late decision; poor feed; standing up too early; lack of communication.
Steps
- 1. Set double-play situations
- 2. Pitcher fields and feeds
- 3. Middle infield turns the play
- 4. Rotate roles and situations
Source:
public PFP / YouGoPro style
