3 Simple Tips To Become A Dominant Infielder! - Baseball Fielding Tips 

What position u play now?

@@M4zdaa bro that was 2years ago 💀

@@OwenHarris0303 bruh i just noticed that

I don’t even think that’s a guy anymore

Sort of a different story, I sucked at second base for a heck ton of seasons and I got put in outfield a lot, but then I decided to see what I could do at first and now I usually play there for 2 or 3 innings out of 6

Stephen McNeil, sure

Lmfaoo

''just talk to yourself as your coach is hitting fungos'' The coach: Purposely picks the worst field in the state to play on and hits them harder then highschoolers

@@rslwannabe9475 lol, I don’t think I’ve ever had a reply to a comment this old. If you just watched the video, could you tell me what I was referencing in my comment, because I’m actually struggling to get it lol.

@@stephenmcneil4573 holy crap you're still alive

Glad you enjoyed this one man! Yeah bad hops are the worst. Appreciate the support Taylor!

Thanks so much!

So glad to hear you found this video helpful!

Nice same I’m trying to get varsity so I’m doing a lot in the off season.

I think these tips will really help you as well! Good luck with your season!

Ultimate Baseball Training thanks so much

Awesome! You're welcome. I'd love to visit France one day!

Thanks Ivette!

I think it will! Keep working hard!

HANCRAFTED EUGENE this sounds like me but i’m good i don’t just start cause my dad😂

Fax

This is so freaking true

@@aidenbua4863 highly doubt that

I don’t see many fortnite players who watch baseball

I agree with what you teach. I don’t ever recommend hands on your knees!

Jon Cheshire no

Oof. That's what I do

In baseball it's not about your size, it's about your skills. Just look at Jose Altuve! I'd encourage you to keep working on mastering the fundamentals. Baseball is a simple game, so let's keep it that way. Keep working and be a more consistent player on defense then the other guys. Be a more consistent hitter. You'll earn your spot!

Good luck!!

Just wondering did you ever make it through tryouts 2 years ago?

"Here's some cooking tips!" (...lists them while sitting on the bus).

Btw I play 13u and need help reading a bad hop

+J. Martinez Awesome! I'm glad to hear you liked the video. Any ideas for future vids?

+J. Martinez check out my video on how to eliminate bad hops!

Like channel name

Check out the Dive to Throwing Position drill in this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E5aZHlawFWY.html

Thanks

I play the same positions

Same positions it’s fun but it’s a challenge in the hot box

Have* and tip #2* My apologies

Work on you breathing and staying low using the right left technique still. I also wear a mouth piece I almost lost 4 teeth to the right side of my face on a bad hop. 7 stitches later I'm back on the field, but I wear a mouth piece it helps!

The key is to think about staying without standing up until you are in the throwing position, by catching the ball first and drawing it up it allows you to stay down before standing up. It will also allow you to catch the ball more consistently and throw the ball with more velocity.

+Tony P One thing I always like to do to learn how to properly get hit by a pitch or get outta the way... have them stand in the box and take BP with tennis balls or whiffle balls. Mix between throwing strikes and throwing balls at them. It won't hurt them because they aren't real baseballs, but stress the importance of rolling with the pitch and turning that front shoulder towards the catcher. Should help them out!

Thankyou we will keep working at

Man up and wear it

@tony p

that is so dom.

I think those reaction balls can be a good tool to help with hand-eye coordination, but I agree with you - I think that getting REAL reps and REAL ground balls are much more important!

I can try to do that soon!

Learn how to properly get hit by a pitch. Have a coach/parent throw you tennis balls or softer balls for BP. Have them mix it up, some pitches strikes where you crush them, other pitches right at you where you have to turn your front shoulder in, bring your bat down, and wear it. That will really help!

take the hit :D

Jeff Pedro Just Act Like It's A Fluffy Pillow And Ur Trying To Catch The Ball act Like It's A Pillow i Hope This Helped 😊

Baseball ain’t for you 🤷🏻‍♂️

If ya get beaned carry the bat half way down the line then flip the bat and go beat the pitcher’s ass.

Yes, the footwork will be very similar! Hope this helps!

+James Woods i use smacker bats in these videos!

1. Run after the ball 2. Catch the ball 3. Fall down to make it look cool

@@baseballwuwisbs - I don't fall down to make it look cool....I fall down because I'm 64 years old.

@@robira1313 lmao. I am 12u and its all kids do

You cant.. Circling the baseball isn’t necessary at all.. If you’re playing SS and hard hit ball is hit at you, get your momentum going forward and try and field the ball with your left foot slightly ahead of your right foot and field the ball in line with your left nipple.. Funnel the ball to your chest, come up and make a strong throw

Equally important for little league players

I would go towards the ball aggressively. In my playing days attacking the baseball will help eliminate bad hops, then once you have got to the ball use your same routine of receiving the ball to your belly button. Hope this helps!

Aidan 47 How old are you? Justin has demonstrated and explained in detail the answer to your problem and how to solve your problem, get in front of your computer, slow his movements down, walk through and carbon copy his foot work and body position and movements step by step, bear in mind that getting around the ball, rounding off your body movements to the ball is a circular movement, study his first foot and body preparedness movement, now study copy and duplicate his foot work , his body movements and his route to the ball, along with his body, belly button and feet position as he approaches the ball in a ready to field and throw the ball to his target, study his route, even mark a route line in the dirt or if necessary round off some pylons for route movement guidelines. {Work on it.} Like Justin mentioned, {NEVER GET LAZY WITH YOUR FEET, {keep your feet moving,} Getting around the ball pertains to getting your front hip and front foot around the ball so as to be body aimed positioned, set and ready to throw to your target, never stand there and let ground balls come straight to you unless you have no other choice, keep your feet moving to the ball and keep them moving throughout your throwing movement to your target. Best of luck. Great BaseBall-N Don Ervin Former Phillies Pro Player. ame392002@yahoo.com

Aidan, when the ball is hit you should quickly get your body into to a position slightly to the right side of the oncoming baseball. If I'm not mistaken, it sounds like you may be taking too much of a lateral step initially, then you have a hard time getting back to the ball. Try to take more a V-cut angle in the direction of the ball until your left hip is in line with he right side of the ball. Make sure you attack the short hop with your right-left step, through the ball. Field the ball just inside your left foot and not in the middle of your body. Let me know what happens!

The key is in the initial read of the ball. Once the ball is hit if you ever feel yourself waiting on the ball you need to charge it. If you find yourself not waiting on the ball then you don't need to get around it, just make sure you catch it naturally and allow the glove to do its job.

The exact opposite. So with a right handed player the footwork is right, left, catch... right, left throw. So for a lefty, it should be left, right, catch... left, right throw.

not true, i disliked to make it 69.

if ur highschool and above right field has the strongest arm on the field.

Ye when u get older outfield is for studs that are fast and have a strong arm

Absolutely!

+Malachi Fuller I agree, you have to have soft hands! Pushing your glove slightly forward (I'm talking an inch or two) will help take away any last second bad hops.

Malachi Fuller you can still have soft hands doing that but what you are doing is going after the ball.

Malachi, If you will very closely notice that when the heel of the glove is pushed forward properly the elbow raises up very slightly and sets the fore arm which in turn sets hand and glove into a scoop shovel angle position, otherwise the finger tips of the glove would not hug the surface/ground and allow the ball to smoothly enter the glove. Sometimes one just has to do what one has to do to get to and field a ball. Soft hands pertains to the flexibility of the wrist/hands led by the elbows giving, not being straight and stiff when receiving/catching a ball. basically those who do not keep their feet moving when necessary will usually eat the ball, so to speak. Great BaseBall-N Don Ervin Former pro player in the Philly's org. ame392002@yahoo.com

thats why you close your glove when the ball goes inside it...

@@PhYcOpAtHs_ yeah.......i think everyone knows that. I was just saying if you make a ramp sometimes you cant get your hand on it in time. I said that for younger players

@@Vanilla_0800 that’s why your supposed to have your other hand above your glove. I get what your saying though

@@PhYcOpAtHs_ yeah ik your supposed to i was just saying because in my first year i did that a lot. im glad you get iit tho

It happens! The good news with hard hit balls is you have more time... so you just knock it down and make a play!

He needs to watch how to not get hurt 5 times a season

+nosmokingzone Are you hating on the little peach fuzz?! Haha

That's an awesome name!

lol i was getting really good at fielding then i almost got my nose broken at 3rd