Welcome to a focused training session designed to elevate your shortstop skills. This session emphasizes adjusting your stance and refining your glove work to ensure you’re making those critical plays with confidence.
Mastering Shortstop Skills: Stance, Glove Work, and Tempo
Key Takeaways and Drills:
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Stance Adjustment: Widen your base to improve depth and maintain a lower shoulder position, enhancing your ability to react quickly.
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Foam Ball Drills: Use foam balls to refine your catch spot, focusing on catching the ball out in front.
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Two-Handed Drill Discipline: When moving backward, concentrate on holding your ground until the ball arrives to avoid mishandling.
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Tempo Control: Practice fast and slow shuffles to improve adjustability, mimicking game situations.
Practicing varied drills, such as fungo routines and drop ball exercises, will create adaptability and improve reaction time. By pre-planning your tempo based on the runner’s speed, you eliminate hesitation and ensure smoother plays.
Remember, aggressive glove work and a pre-planned approach are key to consistent performance at shortstop. For more tips on improving your baseball skills, visit BaseballSkillsHub.com.