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FREE COURSES / FIELDING & DEFENSE / LESSON 4

🧤 · FIELDING & DEFENSE STARTER · SESSION 04 OF 07

Field, Find, Throw

Connect the fielding action to an easy accurate throw.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Connect the fielding action to an easy accurate throw.

Why it matters

The out is only completed when the ball gets to a teammate.

What you need

Set a short throw target with a partner away from other players.

How to do the drill

Field soft roll, secure the ball, turn feet toward the target and throw at comfortable effort.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Ball first, feet to target.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Complete 5 field-and-throw sequences with safe, catchable throws.

One common mistake

Throwing before the ball is secured.

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

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