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Merry-Go-Round

An all-ages drill for ballfield, gym, or any open space.

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Easy for even young kids to do, yet it can help refine the skills of older players (just increase the station-to-station distance). It can be done around the infield, outfield, or any other sports field, or even in a gym (during pre-season or wet weather).

RED lines are direction of ball throws or simulated hits.

BLUE and BLACK lines are direction of player movement.

Set-Up

Takes two lines of players, two coaches (or assistants) and two buckets of balls.

Coaches are positioned on opposite sides of the 'merry-go-round'. each with a bucket of balls.
Players form two lines to move into fielding position.
Each player takes a turn fielding a grounder, roller or pop-up.
After each catch, the player circles round, drops his fielded ball in a bucket and joins the end of the opposite line.

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This drill is also included in Defending Your Turf. Order the complete field manual in print or chapter 9 as a PDF.

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