Watch as Coach Chris Ermis explains this 1-6-3 fielding drill. This is a pitcher's best friend and focuses on getting the out at second base. Coach teaches the pitchers to field the ball in a good position, pivot, shuffle, and throw, aiming for the letters to give the middle guys a ball they can handle. After making the throw to the bag, the pitcher should always sprint to first base.
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