softballdrills

Purpose: To improve communication between the softball catcher , pitcher, first baseman, and third baseman on the location of foul balls.

Procedure: The catcher, pitcher, first baseman, and third baseman are at their defensive positions. The head coach is behind the catcher at home plate. The head coach throws a foul ball in the direction of first base, third base, or the middle. The infielders visualize home plate as being divided into three areas: 1 , M, 3. If the foul ball goes to the third base side, behind or in front of home plate, the infielders call "up 3", which lets the catcher know to turn to the third base side. It's the responsibility of the defensive player on the foul ball side to call the play. For example, if the ball goes to the third base side of home plate, the third baseman should call "up 3"