Outfield Tips - Fielding The Baseball In Different Situations!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Hey guys! I hope this video helps you become a better outfielder! If you enjoyed it, hit the thumbs up button and be sure you're subscribed! Oh, and leave your suggestions in the comments below!

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[@pamhalpert7122]

I got sick at the beginning of baseball season so I wasn't able to go to a few practices. my coach moved me to center field which I have no problem with, it's just not used to it yet but! this helps me a lot thank you so much!

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

So glad to hear this video is helpful!

[@vancecrozier5660]

I’m no pro but I’ve been patrolling the OF for decades. Thumbs up on this video, all solid tips & well explained for even a raw rookie to follow along with.

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Who else is here because they got a game comining up

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[@nathanielsaunders8719]

Coach more outfield videos, really helping my son and his team!

[@mattgentry3695]

Justin explains every thing clearly. So I know to do it when a game comes up

This video is awesome. I'm a dad from Brazil trying to learn the basics to help my son in his journey. This is one the the best I've watched so far. Thank you!!

[@jessicavillalobos5105]

Baseball mom here! You’re videos are super informational 🙌🏻

[@johnnyj9587]

Son is changing positions next year. Fastest kid on most teams he plays on especially baseball. Looking for him to play center. These videos are giving me all I need to coach him up and his teammates. Thanks Coach Justin! Awesome work dude!

[@lilydogtagm]

Just started playing softball, came from a soccer background. I've been out left and this completely improved my plays. Really solid and easy to follow instruction. First game since the video and everything feels so much better.

[@rjisthebestest]

as an adult who didn't play baseball growing up, but joined a dads league for giggles, this is priceless. Thanks!

[@riyazr.7775]

Hey this might sound like a dumb question, but I get really nervous in outfield and I'm afraid sometimes when the ball is hit to me. Are there ways to calm your nerves out there or try and prepare yourself better for when a ball comes your way?

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Make sure you're taking slow, deep breaths. Focus on the hitting zone and don't try to follow the ball from the pitcher's hand to the plate... too much for your eyes to track. Try to get as many reps as possible in practice. When your team is taking on field BP, work on your jumps and tracking down balls. You'll get more comfortable the more you work on it!

[@riyazr.7775]

Hey thanks so so much! I really appreciate you taking time to reply to me sorry that I didn’t get back to you right away. You’re a really good teacher! Thanks so much for the tips these definitely helped me a lot! You’re right, I was looking at too many things happening instead of just watching the ball come off he bat. I felt a lot more comfortable out there and taking that initial step backwards in the outfield was so helpful when tracking the ball! Thanks a lot brother!

[@officialfazeshaq8168]

Riyaz Ramnarace yeah man just focus and take deep breaths my biggest problem is the lights I can’t see sometimes but I hope you haven’t been that nervous anymore man

[@michaellabrecque5185]

Repetition will build your confidence, but most important is to be patient with yourself. Baseball is more about how your mindset evolves when you fail than when you prevail. One of the most important lessons I had to learn when I was a youth came from one of my coaches that helped me to understand this process. He would yell out "Flush It" as he encouraged me to be ready for whatever came next. He taught me to have a healthier and shorter memory of any particular mistake or failure. With that same process came a great reduction of my anxiety before I would be involved in or make a play, and just as important, I gained confidence in my skills as they too increased.

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I just started playing bball here in Germany at the age of 31. Your videos have been helping me so much. Thanks buddy.

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I really like your videos and the outfield ones are helping me clearly communicate with my younger players. Keep up the good work. I Subscribed 👍

[@zorazaiser6881]

Had my first senior league game yesterday and caught an inning ending fly ball in RCF. This video helped me out w the confidence and being able to see the ball in order to field it well. Going for two next weekend, thanks coach Justin !

[@cristhiangrullon1946]

really helpful !!!!! loving all the videos and they are all starting to help me in practice and mentally. thank you so much coach. looking forward to more and more information and help.

[@mymylacroix781]

I got injured last year and it has been more than a year I didn’t played baseball, I used to be a 3rd base or catcher. But since I’m injured I cannot play 3rd and catcher, so I got to learn how to play other positions and this video really helped!

[@smithmb17]

I have a big tournament tomorrow I needed this thank you you amazing

[@Djbeck80]

Coach Justin thanks a ton for your videos this is my third year coaching and you can never learn enough to teach young guys from the beginner all the way to the little more seasoned guys your videos are great and I try to incorporate 1 to 2 of your drills in each practice so thanks a ton

[@tecolotegto]

I never played baseball growing up. I joined a h city softball league for the first time. Thanks for the tips!

[@AlejandroDiaz-bf8ox]

Hey man, thanks for the video it helped out a lot. Now I have a better idea of which base to throw to and how to do so!

[@FarrellVentura]

Best channel I have found. Thanks.

[@jorgep1093]

Coach, if a ball is hit to the outfield and a runner is trying to score, is there a rule of thumb of when to throw all the way home, or hit the cutoff man so he can make the throw home.. Thanks in advance.

[@danieltree8553]

george pina I'm not a coach, but I'm a player. What I would do is dependant on what the play is. If it's a run that could take the lead early or late... try to throw to the cut off man (if you have an okay arm) so he can redirect it home. If you have a good arm then go ahead and throw to home! If it's a run that breaks a shut out but your still winning by a lot (ex: 11-1) then just throw to the cut off, there's nothing to lose!

[@jorgep1093]

Fire Troops I appreciate the input! Good luck at your games!

[@danieltree8553]

george pina Your very welcome! Good luck in your games as well!

[@billylove6650]

When im in center i always throw to the short its normally effective and has been for many years ive seen it done in high school leagues and other bigger leagues

[@shunkgames1727]

You throw a ball that can go through and be cut so the catcher can tell the 3rd or 1st baseman to cut it or not.

[@myboyoropeza4676]

my team counts on you coach thanks for everything

[@pamhalpert7122]

this really helps, I have never played baseball (as an actual sport. I've played for fun), I have little softball experience but not as much baseball. this is my last year of high school as well so I wanted to something that I know I have a chance at being good at, and I also love baseball. any advice?

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I'd say watch as many of our KZbin videos as possible! You'll learn quite a bit. Then get out there and practice, practice, practice. If you're serious about improving your game, check out our website and invest in our premium training programs!

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@@UltimateBaseballTraining thx for the vids I've been watching for hours on end trying to learn how to play and field and run faster

[@zachbailey9972]

8:13 love this video man you are teaching me how to do it right I love it man thank you 😮

[@RyderIantorno]

I have a Cooperstown tournament soon and I play left field. This will help

[@javiercxstillo]

Ty watching this before a big tryout this weekend

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

+The PuertoRican Gamer Good luck! Relax and play your game!

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The PuertoRican Gamer this is wat im doing

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The videos have helped me to do better in my performance

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Awesome Andrew! I'm glad to hear that!

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[@ZaneValdez-x3t]

What’s ur opinion on sliding to get to a hard hit ground ball in the gap with runners on base

[@u.sgrant7526]

I love this move for a hard ground ball into the gap on my glove side (which would be right-center for me as a right-handed centerfielder). It gets my body infront of the ball and my eyes at a perfect level to see the ball and make the grab. I feel like the transition is also faster as I can pop up right after the slide instead of having to break down and change directions. But obviously you gotta assess the elements and how you're gonna field it. If the grass is too dry or it's hit to your bare-hand side, it may not be a comfortable play.

[@USMCKoontz]

Wondering what size glove I should get for Softball if I play Outfield and SS? Should I get two different gloves?

[@Joeg-yz1do]

I just finished basketball season yesterday and now I gotta go to open gym for baseball and I completely forgot everything from June. thanks for this video

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As a assistant in pony this helps me train my kids thanks 🙏

[@patriotflying]

Thank you so much. This helped a lot!

[@FunnyAsian00]

I'm gona surprise my buddies thanks Justin!

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This helps my son a lot please keep making vid

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Great vid coach, me and my son love your videos keep it up.

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im new here and I got a baseball tournament in about 2 weeks

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great instructions! look up " flyball launcher for baseball and softball" great training aid

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Love the videos keep it up 😃

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U should keep making hitting and outfield drills

[@davidkranz457]

It's sad that the field you are on is now the new bus barn parking lot!! Good times on that field.

[@coachprinci]

Justin, is there a progression for hitting the cut off man for very young .e.g. 9 year olds in their first year of kid pitch. Arms are not that strong and I have trouble seeing them do all the adjustments and movements that kids a little older and advanced can do. From my experience there are very few plays at home. Lots of walks so,runners on base all the time. Should I just emphasize getting a ball hit to the outfield back in to an appropriate base. Comments from others welcome. I am coaching little league minors, mostly 9 year olds in their first year of kids pitch.

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This helped me so much

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Great video

[@jamesbechtold9862]

great tips--thanks

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

You're welcome, James! Thanks for watching!

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thx

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I'm a Wizard in the Outfield!! Great content bro

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[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Awesome! Glad you like em!

[@cadehoutz7693]

Just watched it today and I’m a backup player and my throws aren’t good (I’m outfield) but this video helps a lot.

[@RamReyez3]

I would really like to see a video on backing each other up. Where players have to be when the ball isn’t hit to them...

[@mr.swirly1557]

Love it

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

YES! Glad to hear that!

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do tips on sliding

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

I've made sliding videos before! Be sure to check them out!

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Great hitting videos

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thank you Andrew! 👊🏼

[@danieltree8553]

Next video idea: How to hit the HIGH pitch. Inside, Outside and down the middle :)

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Bring the knob to the ball

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Thanks for this vid

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can you do more pitching videos

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[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

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This is a very well done video 👍 great job

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I got tryouts today

[@zman9899]

Wait are you a left or right handed thrower

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he's a right handed thrower, I think. His glove is on his left hand.

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[@artieclayy7521]

Every Showcase I have been to since 2018 all prefer fielding the ball with arm foot forward and the step behind throw now. College coaches prefer it and teach it but if you are having great success they wont corect it. I was taught "glove hand/glove foot" too.

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Will you make more pitching videos please And catching thank you Coach Justin

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Would love to see situation double plays. This was great!

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Yes that would be cool

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[@oDarlynHD]

Does the glove really matter because I have a expensive infield glove and I'm playing outfield for fall ball and I can't buy a new glove?

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oDarlyyyn ur probably fine

[@mikekuhling4179]

oDarlyyyn it shouldnt matter i have a small infield glove and play any position

[@oDarlynHD]

Elite42 thanks

[@danieltree8553]

oDarlyyyn It is totally 100% fine to have an infielder glove in the outfield. As long as you can catch then it's okay. What I do recommend though is to get a big glove like a 13 inch (if you can buy a new glove) so you'll be able to play better in the infield AND outfield. Then again, the only reason there's a difference between an infielder and outfielder glove is so your able to perform better with the glove corresponding to the infield or outfield (whichever one you are at)

[@braxtonscarbrough5713]

yeah just don't use a 12.75 or 13 inch in middle inf/3b trust me it doesn't work well cause it's hard to field cleanly/feel it in your glove and find it

[@patriciachalco8911]

Great video. Maybe you can explain more how to avoid the ball to pass below the glove in a grounder , or how to catch a grounder coming a 20 miles hour

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More out fielding videos. Great job

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Who else us here because they dont want to suck come spring?

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This helped a lot thank you 10:20

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[@emmanuelkenyi793]

Am a outfield player I want more skills about outfield player like flying ball n others.

[@nickkapusta3604]

My coach says field the ball inside of your glove foot is he right? Great vid by the way.

[@UltimateBaseballTraining]

Not from the outfield. For a right-handed thrower, you either want to step with your left foot and field the ball slightly outside your foot, or step with your right foot and field the ball in the middle of your stance.

[@Hawk48686]

Ultimate Baseball Training You want to learn to field the ball off your glove side foot. (And yes, the outside of the foot, not inside) If it doesn’t feel comfortable, practice it until it does. Fielding off your arm side foot adds an extra step to your crow hop, which means it takes that much longer to get rid of the ball. If you have the mindset that every step you take as an outfielder is 3 steps to the base runner, you will then understand how important it is to eliminate steps to get rid of the ball faster. (Justin, you somewhat teach this concept when fielding a ball off the wall, but the concept holds true in all aspects of fielding.) Also, this whole concept of fielding the ball off your arm side foot to help protect yourself against bad hops is inaccurate. First off, (assuming a right handed thrower) if the bad hop bounces to the right, it’s bouncing into your body, regardless of which foot you field from. And if the ball bounces to the left, it’s bouncing away from your body, regardless of the foot you field from. If anything, you’ll end up getting more bad hops fielding from your arm side because you’ll have a tendency to field the ball deeper in your stance versus fielding it out in front from your glove side like you should. If the player is in fact fielding the ball too deep, then he will inadvertently be slowing down his momentum through the throw, which is never a good thing. Secondly, it’s called a Do or Die for a reason. You either field it clean to give yourself a chance to throw the guy out (Do) or you don’t (Die.) If you don’t field it clean, it doesn’t really matter where that ball ends up, because your only objective was to try to throw the guy out. Clearly there are a lot of scenarios where the game is still going on and you don’t want to let the ball roll to the fence, but that is a risk you are taking when trying to attempt a Do or Die. If you understand the situations, have proper technique and did a good job of evaluating your terrain in the outfield, you will be able to eliminate many of the risks, including bad hops, associated with a Do or Die play. Thirdly, a step behind is typically much faster than a traditional crow hop. With a traditional crow hop players have a tendency to “hop” and therefore will spend effort moving upwards and completely eliminating any momentum they had built up. Using a step behind will allow you to efficiently use your momentum in the direction of your throw and it doesn’t take nearly as long. Watch any “Top MLB Outfield Throwing Plays” video from KZbin and you find that almost all the players field off their glove side foot and do a step behind crow hop.

[@bfee20021]

@@Hawk48686 Most of this is incorrect. Most coaches teach glove hand side but in a do or die situation, the momentum will prevent you from fielding glove hand side AND still have momentum and accuracy. Try it.

[@bfee20021]

4:39 is the correct way to field a ball when planning to throw out a runner.

[@Hawk48686]

bfee20021 clearly I disagree with most coaches

[@chrisfaherty2095]

So when you go down on a knee, wouldn’t you want to have your knee behind your glove so even if it does get past you, it hits your knee, literally just asking, not trying to correct or prove you wrong.

[@VicInNocal]

That's what I do when I play outfield, put my LEFT knee down.

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I've always used my bare hand

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I’m here because my LF drop 3balls in a championship game

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I cot the ball in the outfield

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My team got killed So im here

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My coach complains so much about how I field. I get centered and ground it.

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