WARM-UP ROUTINES

WARM-UP ROUTINE

Pre-Game infield & OutField Routine

Players huddle near the dugout and break down before sprinting to their positions for infield/outfield routine.

1. Coach A hits to all OF (from middle of field), throwing to 2B (each OF gets 2 throws to 2B). Coach B works C on short bunts throwing to 1B and 3B

2. Coach A hits to all OF (from middle of field), throwing to 3B (each OF gets 2 throws to 3B). Coach B works C on dropped third strikes, throwing to 1B

3. Coach A hits to all OF (from home plate area), throwing to H (each OF gets 2 throws to H).

4. All OF meet in CF for additional work from Coach C (if available, or a manager or player).

5. Coach A hits routine GB to SS & 3B (from the left side of H, 2 per infielder).  Coach B hits routine GB to 2B & 1B (from right side of H, 2 per infielder).

6. Coach A hits GB to 3B, completing a 5-4-3 double-play.  Coach B hits routine GB to SS

7. Coach A hits GB to SS, completing a 6-4-3 double-play.  Coach B hits glove-side GB to 3B.

8. Coach A hits GB to 2B, completing 4-6-3 double-play.  Coach B hits backhand GB to 3B.

9. Coach A hits GB to 1B, completing 3-6-3 double-play.  SS fakes throw to 1B then spins and throws to 3B.  Coach B hits GB to 2B.

10. Coach A hits GB to all INF, throwing to 1B (1B throws to 3B) and covering base for throw from C.  After ball is received from C, ball is relayed around the INF back to 1B.

11. Coach A hits GB to all INF (playing back), throwing to plate.  C rolls INF ball to complete slow roller throw to 1B.  After each INF is done, hustle to foul line and handshakes with teammates.