11U–12U
Fielding / Infield
All positions
Beginner
Wall Ball Fielding Drill with Bill Ripken
Solo wall rebound drill that forces the glove out in front starting from the knees then progressing to a low athletic stance for soft hands and proper posture.
- Equipment:
- Glove
- Duration:
- About 10 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Bill Ripken demonstrates a simple, high-rep wall-ball routine that isolates glove presentation and one-handed fielding so players can train alone anytime.
Objectives
Develop soft hands, glove-out-front presentation, low athletic posture, and one-handed comfort on ground balls.
Coaching cues
Glove out in front; use one hand only; stay low and wide; eyes into the glove; sets of 5 then rest.
Common errors
Using the free hand as a crutch; standing upright; glove too close to the body.
Steps
- 1. Kneel facing a wall a few feet away
- 2. Throw ball off wall
- 3. Field with glove extended out front one-handed
- 4. Progress to low wide athletic stance
- 5. Accumulate 25-30 quality reps
Source:
MLB Network / Bill Ripken
