AGES 7–12 · BASEBALL + SOFTBALL BUILT IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
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FREE COURSES / BASEBALL IQ / LESSON 5

🧠 · BASEBALL IQ STARTER · SESSION 05 OF 07

Who Covers and Who Backs Up?

Give every player a job away from the ball.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Give every player a job away from the ball.

Why it matters

Team defense works when non-fielders move.

What you need

Use markers for first base, second base and outfield.

How to do the drill

Simulate grounder and outfield single; assign fielder, cover player and backup player; check alignment.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Ball, base, backup.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Assign all three jobs in 3 scenarios.

One common mistake

Everyone crowding the ball.

Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.

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