Second Base & Shortstop
SS & 2B - The Middle
Watch the videos below for step-by-step guidance on how to teach these two positions, then view player demonstration videos to see the full athletic motion.
Teach your players the skills needed to field this position. The importance of footwork, arm strength and Baseball IQ will be vital for anyone playing up the middle of your infield.
Below you will see the following breakdown of skills:
Second Base Double Play Feed – Teach It
Second Base Double Play Feed Closer to 2B – Try It
Second Base Double Play Feed Away from 2B – Try It
SS Double Play Feed – Teach It
SS Double Play Feed Closer to 2B – Try It
Shortstop Double Play Feed Away from 2B – Try It
2nd Base Double Play Turns – Teach It and Try It
SS Double Play Turns – Teach It and Try It
SS/2B Double Plays with a Roll – Game It
SS/2B Double Plays Off the Bat – Game It
SS & 2B Covering 2B on a Throw – Teach It
Shortstop Covering 2B on a Throw – Try It
Second Base Covering 2B on a Throw – Teach It and Try It
2B & SS Double Coverage Backing Up a Throw – Try It
2B Covering 2B on Throw from Left Field – Teach It
2B Covering 2B on Throw from Left Field – Try It
SS & 2B Relay Throws from Outfield – Teach It
SS & 2B Relay Throws from Outfield – Try It
