Infielding: Hand Position Explained

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In baseball, especially infielding, perception can differ from reality. It might seem like you’re funneling the ball into your body with your hands moving inward, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Understanding this difference is key to improving your fielding technique.

Mastering Infielding Hand Techniques

Key Takeaways

  • Feel like your hands are moving forward through the ball, even if they appear to be moving inward.

  • The body’s forward movement brings the hands to the center.

  • Focus on moving through the baseball to improve fielding.

It is important to feel like you’re moving through the baseball. Isolate the upper half of your body and focus on moving forward through the ball. Although it may look like you’re funneling it into your body, what you should feel is different from what you are doing, so both views are correct in the end.

In conclusion, it’s a combination of feeling like you’re moving your hands forward while your body’s motion brings everything together. Understanding and applying this concept can enhance your fielding skills.

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