A triangle teaches kids to field from their right, left, and straight ahead. It simulates game situations where the ball doesn’t always come directly at you.
What you need: 10 soft baseballs (11”), three kids in a triangle formation 15 feet apart.
Setup: Three kids stand in a triangle, each 15 feet from the other two. They all have gloves.
How to run it:
- Kid A rolls a grounder to Kid B straight ahead.
- Kid B fields using Drop, Show, Funnel, Send and rolls it to Kid C.
- Kid C fields and rolls to Kid A.
- Do 10 rounds of rolls. Then rotate so everyone plays each position.
- Move to 20 feet apart. Do 10 more rounds.
What to watch: On rolls to the side, do their feet move? Or do they just reach? Feet first, then hands.
If they’re struggling: Keep it at 12 feet. Roll slower. Use underhand rolls instead of ground balls.
If they’ve got it: Move to 25 feet. Add a fourth player and make a square. Roll at different speeds.