The Middle Infield Positions
Video Podcast with Jack Byerley
, Head Softball Coach
Northwest Florida
Covering the middle infield shows fundamental techniques and drills to develop better infielders. From bad hops to turning double plays, you'll find it here.
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The Softball Glove - Coach Byerley covers selection and care of a softball glove. (softball infield)
Infielder Stance - The stance is where everything starts for an infielder, so Coach Byerley starts at the feet and works his way up, covering the fundamentals needed to get your infielders a good start. (softball infield)
Pre-motion or Pre-pitch - Having a good stance is important, but when and how an infielder gets into her stance is also important. (softball infield)
Movement to the ball - When the ball is hit, the athlete needs to get to it. This video demonstrates the correct way to get in position to make a great catch. (softball infield)
Run-through Throw - When the ball is hit between 2nd base and the bag, the run-through, underhand toss is a must. (softball infield)
Bad Hops - Why bad hops happen and what you can do about them. (softball infield)
Turning The Double Play - 2nd base and Short Stop have a special relationship. This video covers the ball hit to the Short Stop and turning the double play. (softball infield)
Turning The Double Play - The ball is hit to the second baseman (2nd base), First base (1st base) or the pitcher. (softball infield)
Hot-shot Side-arm Throw - Throwing side arm is sometimes the best way; here we see how it should be done. (softball infield)
Run-through Throw - The ball hit between shortstop and the bag and a gentle toss will do the trick. (softball infield)
Run-through Throw - When the ball is hit between 2nd base and the bag, the run-through, underhand toss is a must. (softball infield)
Hot Shot - The hard fast ball hit directly to the shortstop and quickly thrown to 2nd base. (softball infield)
Backhand Catch - This video covers the ball hit to the shortstops back hand then thrown to the left side of the field. (softball infield)
Run-through throw - The ball hit between shortstop and the bag and a gentle toss will do the trick (softball infield)
Stick-it drill - Drills to help get the glove on the ball to the front, to the glove side and to the backhand side. (softball infield)
Short Hop - This drill helps the infielder learn to handle the short hop ball. (softball infield)
Run-Through - A drill to help the infielder learn to keep her eyes on the ball. (softball infield)
Final Thoughts - A recap of what has been taught, a few more insights and other information to wind things up. (softball infield)