Youth Practice Plan Series | Outfield to Infield Relay Drill

Teaching defensive positioning and relay throws is crucial for young players! In this episode of the ABCA Youth Practice Plan Series, Ryan Brownlee, ABCA Assistant Executive Director for Coaching Outreach, demonstrates an Outfield to Infield Relay Drill that helps players learn where to be on the field and where to throw the ball in game situations. This drill provides high-rep, game-like scenarios while allowing players to rotate through different positions, helping them develop a better understanding of team defense and cutoffs. Drill Setup & Rotations: 1️⃣ Drill 1: RF → SS → 3B 2️⃣ Drill 2: RF → 1B → Catcher 🔁 Players rotate after every rep to get experience at multiple positions Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✅ Teaches defensive positioning & proper relay throws ✅ Allows players to rotate and experience different roles ✅ Efficient drill that gets a lot of reps in a short amount of time This practice plan template works for all outfield positions and is great for teaching game awareness and defensive communication at the youth level! 🔗 Access more youth coaching resources at www.ABCA.org 🔗 Join the ABCA and connect with thousands of coaches worldwide: www.ABCA.org/benefits 🔗 Interact on the MY ABCA in the Coaches Hub Forum