Quick Transfer | Infield Drills | Infielders and Catchers (Pro Speed Baseball)

[@deniseophelia6876]

Dear Netis, Thanks for sending us this.

[@leviahearn9029]

Dear Michael, I made big improvement since the last time we did a video. Sent you a video yesterday with the improvements. Thank you Levi

[@jonathanvos7457]

Gonna give this try...gonna work on as much as possible until next season! Any tips or videos you have for quick transfers on a slow rollers/grounders?

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Best time to start is now! Can't get enough reps of this! We don't have any videos specifically on the transfer from grounders, but we will in the near future! Thanks for commenting, and good luck! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@globalxchange3909]

Love it man. I kept fighting through my glove while my body and feet were moving ahead, which would wind up with me often just holding the ball being afraid I was going to throw it away. Great vid and tip!

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Global Xchange Thanks for the awesome comment! Glad you liked the video and found it helpful! Keep working hard! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@ofsgktaskateforlife2639]

Great video, just wondering what could help me have a quick transfer on a ground ball. (I play shortstop for the high school) and I just want to have a quick nice clean transfer, so my mechanics look good for when scouts come. Thank you

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

+OFSGKTA Skateforlife Thanks for comment! The transfer on a ground ball is very important, however, quickness in the infield is found mainly through proper footwork and infield mechanics. An extra step here, an extra pat there and we're losing ground. Unfortunately I don't have any videos out just yet on infield mechanics. But to give you a rough idea: In sequence when the ball gets to you: 1. Right foot then left foot 2. Receive ball on left side of stance (just left of center) 3. Trap ball with both hands and bring directly to center chest. 4. While bring ball to center chest shuffle heel to heel 1 TIME and throw. Again, I know it's a rough explanation, but if executed correctly, an average arm guy can make plays at any level. Hope this helps out. If you have any other questions on this or anything else, please feel free to let us know! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@ofsgktaskateforlife2639]

thanks!

[@k.austinsaldana1672]

in the beginning of the video had me dying 😂😂

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

+K. Austin Saldana Haha, thanks! Glad someone thought it was funny! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@clover6gaming584]

Super helpful I’m really looking to improve my transfers so I can turn more double plays thank you

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

+Juls P Thanks and glad you're enjoying the videos!! I have some great double play footwork drills and will put it at the top of my list for new videos! Thanks for watching and let me know if there's anything else I can help with!! ~ Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@keithconrad3237]

Great tip on the Milan suggestion of not closing the glove on the transfer and simply deflecting the ball to the throwing hand. As far as tucking the thumb so if the hand gets hit it does not damage it if the hand gets hit you are getting injured either way - fingers or thumb so won’t make a difference.

[@delightkustoms1013]

Man the catcher in the begginging that got hit in the helmet cracked me up😂

[@juls315]

Great coach, you explain very well. My son loves watching your videos. You must have had some middle infield experience, do you have any double play footwork dills like the slide across 2nd base?

[@henrymichael81]

Maybe you can make a video about infield communication. Like when and what should the shortstop and 2nd be discussing before the pitch in different situations (who is taking the throw who's covering) . what should 2nd and 1st be talking about, and the different ways pros use to communicate both verbal and nonverbal. Thanks

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

henrymichael81 Thanks for the request! I'll go ahead and put it on the list. Great subject for a video considering how important it is for the middle infielders to be on the same page. ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

@Levi Ahearn Got a chance to look at it, looked great man!!! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

@Juls P Thanks for watching!!

[@juls315]

Great video thanks!

[@djuramalevic9919]

I love this video. It really cracked me up. I’m thinking a pancake glove could help too. Question, at what age do catchers put there fist behind the glove.... I’m coaching 19,11 and 12 year olds... And if they hide there hand behind there ankles, by any chance have you ever had a video on the quick release using that youth method? I have two coaches telling me that even some pros even hide there hands behind there body’s... I’m a little surprised because hiding behind the mitt seems like a huge advantage but I never caught and with kids I can see where it can be a little more dangerous for them... Any thoughts would be appreciated. Hope all is well. ~DM

[@goldygoldygone4455]

Thank you so much

[@leviahearn9029]

hi michael, I clicked on the link to the video and I was logged in and everything, but when I clicked on the video it said it is private and I couldn't view it. Thank you Levi

[@RudyM2024]

Michael, I help coach my 9 year old daughter's softball team and your batting videos have been very helpful. Some of our girls are hitting to the green now applying some of your techniques... I was wondering if you could do a video on proper footwork/positioning on the bases when receiving the ball. Thanks.

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Glad to hear the instruction is helping out with your team! Do you mean when taking throws from the outfield? ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@RudyM2024]

+Pro Speed Baseball both outfield and infield. beginner level.

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

We don't have any videos specifically on receiving from infield or outfield, we do have a beginner catching video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZncZZuFmst3rpY We are backed up on video requests, but we'll definitely put it on the list. In the mean time, if you have any questions or if there's anything we can do to help out, just let us know! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@jackson_lobi1326]

I catch and play middle this video was really helpful for when I play middle infield. But when I catch I have to squeeze the glove, is that ok? @Pro Speed Baseball

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

That's perfectly fine, the only thing that matters is the time it takes to get rid of the ball. In my experience "batting" the ball into the throwing hand has been the fastest being as it takes less time to "not close the glove hand." But as long as you're getting guys out, you're good to go! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@nastymelo]

Thank u

[@gabethebabe9457]

Thank you sooo much

[@aboveshotz130]

Is a 11 1/2 glove good for a second baseman?

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

+Above Shotz Thanks for the question! Yes, 11 1/2 inch glove is a great length for an infield position. However, it is always up to the player. Some guys prefer shorter gloves and some guys prefer longer ones. Whatever works best for you! If you have any other question on this or anything else, just let us know! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@profitseeker1]

baseball is cool you just got to be good at it

[@angelpolanco4960]

Thank you

[@profitseeker1]

good tip

[@JediFight]

I can see my son struggles to get a good grip on the ball. Given that it is important to be very quick out of the glove, does it really matter how you're holding the ball? Do the laces have to be facing a certain direction? That seems to be a luxury that time will not allow. What is your experience with this?

[@bweags4194]

JediFight as your son continues to play ball and just develop the muscle memory he'll find the right grip more easily. In my case, Ive always thrown with the 4 seam grip, so now when I transfer, I'm at the point now where it's just second nature to find those laces very quickly and get rid of the ball. Practice makes perfect! So just keep throwing the ball around and getting him used to finding the right grip quickly (I recommend four seam). It should come with time. Hope this helps!

[@goldygoldygone4455]

Yes a bang bang play, like a infielder trying to get rid of the ball as fast as possible like Derek Jeter or Cliff Pennington. Thanks

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Nicky "The Gent" Got it! I'll add it to the list! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@goldygoldygone4455]

hey can you go over a whip throw in a infield position

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Nicky "The Gent" Hey Nickey, thanks for the request! Our you referencing more of a sidearm throw?? (usually done when there's a "bang-bang" play and we need to get the ball of quickly) Just let me know and I will add it to the list! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@namakuahmadfull4426]

+Pro Sped Baseball

[@WrangleMcDangle]

Ayyyy I have the same Rawlings glove. She's a beaut

[@aidankozak6300]

how do u want me to not squeeze while catching

[@fbgcruzie7759]

Does it matter about milliseconds it matter about. Seconds

[@slimyslapperaou-minecraftp5061]

Terrible his Evosheild is backwards

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

+Slimy Slapper Nice attention to detail! However, the wrist guard is designed to work on either side of the wrist. Top side for hitting, bottom side for defense. Especially good for catchers when they block! images.eastbay.com/is/image//EBFL/811501_fr_sc7_ven?hei=500&wid=500 Thanks for commenting! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball

[@jackson_lobi1326]

+Pro Speed Baseball please read my comment below

[@BlazeBot5506]

Bro said expesily

[@pablitot3717]

Terrible hes not even wearing a hat

[@ProSpeedBaseball]

Pablo Thompson C'mon man, I had a helmet on in some of it!! Haha I do have to agree I had some pretty terrible helmet head going on though :) Thanks for commenting! ~Michael Pro Speed Baseball