Ron Washington - Funneling Technique

Ron Washington - Funneling Technique
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[@shipmanfamilysports]

For those who pay attention, he even explains in the video that it looks like he teaches push through when the players are on the ground, but when they get on their feet the lags will do the work and that image goes away.

[@rslwannabe9475]

It's kinda natural tbh. If you need to push through it you''ll just know, kinda like if you need to breath you breath.

[@alrobinson4633]

This was exactly what I was trying to figure out after watching the Ron Washington video. Great explanation and insight as always.

[@nallepac01]

I agree with you. There are different way to fielding, bringing the ball up to the body is the way to go. It gives you a motion of where to throw the ball. Thanks

[@hectorgonzalez5732]

I love watching your breakdowns it helps me a lot.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@emilianodominguez4650]

very good explanation coach. thanks for taking the time.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@SeanOMatic]

As a lifelong A's fan, I am a huge fan of Ron Washington. I also named my dog Gator after Brent Gates. Sweet video, Matt.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha that's awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ratwod]

Thanks for the explanation. Kind of a situation where MLB players are working on how to field the very difficult short hops.

[@Silas35]

The push through seen in the great Ron Washington drills comes from he wanting players to use their hands and field the ball out front. Since the players are on their knees and using just their hands, you will see the exaggerated push through which teaching them to use their hands more once in combination with their legs. And besides when attacking short hops to get to balls faster, players will push through and as Ron Washington said it will be their legs that really push them through. And they will funnel the ball to the middle to make the throw but the funnel part is a subtle action that happens when a pro takes the momentum towards the base he's throwing to.

[@seniortaco100]

Very well explained. I feel confident now in how to explain this concept to my players. Thank You so much :-)

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rslwannabe9475]

Legend has it your still explaining it

[@richardgaskins6456]

love Ron Washington vids for my son.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@yarchism]

Its better to develop great hands/ confidence in the push through and adjust if need be than the opposite. Ron's way is the best way

[@DJB1NK]

What do you think Bout ron Washington interviewing for the Padres manager position ?

[@JustinWo]

Personally, I feel a greater need to push through the ball when backhanding it because it is a more awkward angle even if it's a longer hop. It kind of reminds my brain to position my glove properly. What do you think?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yeah I agree with you! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@mrjsnoddy]

He says it's different when your feet are involved. The knee drill is just to establish the idea

[@MH-Tesla]

Where do you find Ron Washington vids?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

All over. A lot of people send them to me to check out. Thanks for watching!

[@yandiinhouston274]

He states in his 1st video. You don't have to push through the ball. Listen!!!!

[@lethalplug5642]

goat

[@marcojohnson7619]

In the video I post he explains that pushing through the baseball is only being done because he isn't standing. When standing his feet will be what's pushing through the ball. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXPn62QqJl3i7c

[@Ireland831]

What? Who is right Ron W or Anonelli...LOL Please. Is this a joke Matt? Why is he teaching this and why are you teaching that...Well, Ron is an established player, coach and Manager. He is right.

[@BaseballBarn]

Just because someone is an “established” player, coach and manager it doesn’t make them “right” 100% of the time. This video (if you watched it) PROVES you don’t PUSH through the ball in every play. It’s one of those things that falls into the category “feel vs real” or “what is taught vs what actually happens.”

[@Jeff-dx2cm]

Matt was a major league ball player bright one. You should watch the whole video, clearly you didn't.

[@Ireland831]

@@Jeff-dx2cm I respect Matt's knowledge and ability. I also enjoy much of his content. Having a bit of fun with Matt in my comments - This was fun too..Matt is humble and posted this, (Vin's call on his play on a fly ball) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYi7pKGJo5eBgKs

[@bennorthcutt2984]

I'd highly suggest not teaching funneling. Teaching good hands as Ron Washington does is how I was taught. Your last comment "clearly his fielder isn't pushing through every single ball" contradicts your other statements throughout the video. Young players need to learn to use their hands and im pretty sure Mr. Washington has a tad bit more experience in the game then you...just sayin.

[@OFoley8]

"Funneling" and "teaching good hands" are not contradictory concepts.

[@Jeff-dx2cm]

Ben, you are really off base here. Every good infielder practices receiving (funneling) the ball. Its about hops and efficiency. Pressing through everything violates the law of economizing motion. No need to work against the ball and bring your hands away from the body unless you have to.

[@gomez3357]

@@Jeff-dx2cmso why do pros push through on forehands

[@Jeff-dx2cm]

@@gomez3357 the purpose of press or "push through" glove action is to make a 12 inch hop a 2 inch hop. You sacrifice efficiency slightly to make that medium to short in-between hop shorter. Same is true for backhands not just forehands. Push through has its place but its for a specific context. If you watch MLB infielders and how they field the routine ball they funnel center chest. In general working with the ball is better, easier, and more efficient. Its about knowing what situation calls for which type of glove action.