The best way to help improve your child’s baseball game is to practice the fundamentals. Making sure your child has the fundamentals down perfectly will ensure that they can build upon those basic skills and become a superior ballplayer. The best way to focus on fundamentals is to practice the following youth throwing drills.
Fly Ball Catching
Catching a fly ball can be an advanced maneuver for young players because it requires a judgment call in order to catch the fly ball. Many young players are hesitant to catch the fly ball for fear they will be hit in the face with the ball. However, mastering the catch of a fly ball is an essential youth drill for young baseball players.
Fielding on the Knees
Young baseball players who field on their knees are able to learn the right techniques involved in fielding a ground ball. Practicing the fielding on their knees position enables players to have their hands out in front of them, which is something young players often struggle with when they are first learning the sport.
Water Bottle Drill
A water bottle drill utilizes an actual water bottle to help youth players prepare their bodies to get used to the right movements involved in a throw. The proper movements are constantly reinforced in a water bottle drill with far less resistance than throwing the actual ball.
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