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Jan 26, 2020 | Larry Goetz | 605 views
7 Steps to Becoming a Great Outfielder!!
Key teaching points
1.As the pitcher begins his pitching delivery...transition from the "Relaxed" position to the "Ready" position... 3 steps forward to "Ready"...say "Hit...the ball...to me"
2. if the ball is hit in the air...your first step is a drop step... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvwkdxepqTk  
3. Get behind the ball...catch the ball above your head with 2 hands...crowhop or step behind and throw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYItjZ8hPg0
4. Use the "crowhop" or "step behind" techniques  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMU7ds_WpiM
5. Use "Head turn" or "Hip turn" to track the ball.  Never run backwards!!
6. Outfielders throw using a much larger arm circle than infielders
7. Before the pitch.. Be aware of situations..."nobody on", "runner on", "do or die"

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