FieldingIntermediate
First Base Picking Drill: Short-Hop Pick Progression
A three-stage progression that teaches high school first basemen to dig errant throws out of the dirt — pre-setting low, giving with the pick, and reading forehand vs. backhand scoop angles.
⏱ ~10 min📋 Stage 1: 10 barehanded reps each straight-on/forehand/backhand; Stages 2-3: controlled short hops; Scoring round: 10 game-speed mixed hops, count picks out of 10
What you'll need
- Baseballs or softballs (bucket)
- Tennis balls (for barehanded stages)
- First base bag or marker
- Infield glove
- Sock-net or short fence (optional, for solo reps)
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