Due to COVID-19, we’ve started “Backyard Practice” – a daily drill that can be done at home with minimal equipment. Updated daily. Stay well!
Today's Backyard Practice
Shortstop DPs
Turn 2 with only 1 person? You betchya! This drill can be done in any backyard or driveway and helps develop the footwork (and handwork) for turning double plays from the short-stop position.
Equipment we used for this drill:
Special thanks to Coach Bob McCreary for today’s Backyard Practice (ByP)!
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