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Short Throw Pick-Up Drill

Partner drill developing proper fielding technique for retrieving ground balls at short distances with correct footwork and body positioning

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About This Activity

Partner drill developing proper fielding technique for retrieving ground balls at short distances with correct footwork and body positioning

Quick Info

moderate
20
30m x 20m for class of 30 (10 pairs)

Equipment Required

Softballs or tennis balls

1 per pair (15 for class of 30)

Softball mitts

2 per pair (30 total)

Cones for marking channels

40 cones (4 per pair channel)

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Softball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Teaching Focus

Individual Practice
Skill Progression

Skills

Throwing
Catching
Body Control
Coordination

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather