How to do the drill
- 1
Stand 2–4 steps (3–8 feet) from a wall, ball in your throwing hand.
- 2
Toss it softly at the wall and catch it out in front with two hands.
- 3
Pull the ball out right away, bring it up by your ear, and toss again.
- 4
Go for 30 seconds and count every transfer. A drop resets your count to zero.
- 5
Rest and repeat for 5 rounds. Log your best round.
Coaching cues
- Catch and grab it.
- Glove, chest, ear.
- Fast but clean.
What good looks like
Every catch ends with the ball already in your throwing hand, with no hunting in the glove.
Safety
Use a tennis ball or rubber ball against house and garage walls.
Why this drill
A quick, clean transfer is the difference between an out and a runner on base, and it takes almost no space to practice.
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