Drill: Round the Horn

Purpose:
This drill simulates throwing down runners, double plays, fielding grounders. Kids really enjoy it.

Equipment:
Infield area with bases and balls.

Setup:
All infield positions are used except for the pitcher. You can use this drill with 5 or rotate more players in.

Execution:

5 players - all infield except for pitcher. (can rotate more in if you want, but only 5 active each time around).
everyone plays their position
ball starts with the catcher and throws to 3rd to simulate a steal throwdown
3rd throws a grounder to 2nd who fields the ball and flips it to the SS covering 2nd
the SS throws to 1st
the 1st baseman throws to catcher
after 2 successful rounds (or whenever), players rotate. Keep rotating until all players have played all positions

You can make this deal into a team competition by keeping track of errors and who made them. Players try to finish drill with no errors. drill layout

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