Mastering infield play takes dedication and practice. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into essential drills using the Rukket Pitch Back Rebounder Pro to elevate your skills. Join us as we break down glove work, footwork, and body positioning to perfect your technique.
🧤 Glove Work: Learn to field balls efficiently by maintaining proper hand placement and movement. Explore how to position your chest forward, ensuring you see both the ball and your hands simultaneously. Discover the significance of a 45-degree hand angle and how it impacts your fielding mechanics.
🏃♂️ Footwork: Dive into the nuances of footwork with step-by-step demonstrations. Enhance your fielding prowess by incorporating seamless transitions from left to right and back. This fundamental skill sets you up for accurate throws and better momentum toward your target.
⚾ Perfect Mechanics: Discover the importance of practice outside formal training sessions. With a ball and a rebounder, you can fine-tune your mechanics independently. Develop muscle memory by repeating drills that emulate game scenarios, ensuring your skills shine when the pressure is on.
🏆 Elevate Your Game: Professional players know the value of self-initiated practice. Break free from waiting for team sessions and take control of your improvement journey. These drills, tested by Antonelli Baseball teams, offer a pathway to flawless infield play.
Antonelli Baseball was founded in 2009 by Matt Antonelli, 1st round pick and former MLB Player and Division 1 college coach, to provide the absolute best coaching available to both baseball and softball players around the country. He’s established the premier site for all players, coaches, parents, and fans of the game of baseball.
