By: Terry Anglin, Germantown Sox Baseball
This drill is great for developing soft hands for your infielders. Get a sheet of 1/2" thick paneling or plywood. Cut out circles approximately 10" in diameter and attach a section of rope with a staple gun that is large enough for a player to slide his hand under and "hold" the wooden glove. We then place the players 20 feet away and roll them ground balls-easy throws to begin with and then progressively turn up the speed. The players msut provide a cushion or the baseballs will just bounce off the wooden glove. It also forces them to place the non-catching hand on top of the ball. The players enjoy the drill because of the variety it provides and you can set up competition between your players.
Date: December 05, 1999 at 08:50