Fielding & Throwing Fundamentals
We gamify everything. Every fielding and catch drill has a name, a rule, and a way to be “out” — that's what makes a kid want to run it again.
Basic Defensive Fielding Skills
Survivor — Playing Catch
If the ball hits the ground at any time, or a player throws before the coach says throw, that player and their partner are out. Add “lava rules” for more advanced players — no moving your feet.
Survivor — Grounders
Field it cleanly and make the throw to the net.
Team Survivor — Grounders With a Double Play
Everything has to happen in sequence: fielders look at each other and acknowledge, yell “2-2-2,” yell “1-1-1.”
Survivor — Pop Flies
Two hands, call it three times, catch it, make the throw.
3 on the Line
A line drill for reps and reaction speed.
Survivor With Grounder and Pancake Glove
Same survivor format, using a pancake glove to force clean hands.
See the Full Game Curriculum
This survivor format is one piece of a much larger drill library.