Build outfielders fundamental base by breaking down the steps to
catching a fly ball. As a group, line the athletes up side by
side and practice (1) dropstep and read, Standing in front of
the group, begin by pointing up in the air towards the right or
left. Follow up with verbal prompts so that athletes follow
steps appropriately. When you point your finger in a certain
direction, outfielders should dropstep in that direction. When
you yell "crossover," athletes should take their crossover
steps... and on "go," athletes are to take two or three running
steps. Group Work with Fly Balls Move athletes into one line
with the first outfielder stepping out in front of you. Begin by
pointing a baseball in one direction (right or left). The
athlete is then to dropstep and crossover in appropriate
direction as you reach back and throw an easy pop fly. Group
Work Fly Balls with Fundies The next step to fundamental
outfield play is to work on how the athletes are catching the
fly ball. Instruct and teach athletes to: -