Covered during the Outfield Session:
- For the outfield:
- Position Responsibilities
- Priorities in the outfield on fly balls
- Communication with infielders and other outfielders
- Responsibilities on run-down plays
- Responsibilities on pick-off plays
- Responsibilities on bunts
- Backing up bases (on every play)
- Outfield Play:
- Field conditions (length of grass, wet grounds, etc.)
- Position of the fences (shorter the fences, shorter you can play)
- The sun, field and the wind factor
- Type of pitcher (overpowering the hitters? Or are they pulling everything?)
- Ability of adjacent outfielders and own ability to cover ground
- Speed of infielders
- Game situation
- Movement by the count
- Speed of infielders
- Game situation
- Movement by the count
Before the pitch is thrown, the outfielder must ask himself:
- What do I do if the ball is hit to me? To another outfielder? To an infielder?
- Where do I throw the ball when I get it?
- Who is the cutoff man?
- What are my back-up responsibilities?
- What is the batter’s speed, power, etc.?
- Is it a situation to gamble on a catch?
- Am I playing properly (position wise)?
CAMPS AND ACADEMIES:
If the camp dates listed do not meet your needs, individual instruction if offered year-round. Please call for pricing and available dates.
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