10U A Fielding Fundamentals Plan

Setup

Glove, partner. Open space ~30 ft per pair.

Player instructions

1. Light jog 30 sec.
2. Arm circles (forward + back), 10 each.
3. Hold athletic position 10 sec × 3 sets.
4. 5 light tosses to a partner.

Coaching cues

Common mistakes

• Standing flat-footed
• Cold throwing into ground balls

Reps

8 min

Setup

Partner 8 ft away. Tennis balls or baseballs. Optional: hands-only paddle.

Player instructions

1. Athletic stance.
2. Receive 5 short hops front, then 5 each side. Hands only — no glove.
3. Funnel every hop to your belt for a quick transfer.

Coaching cues

Common mistakes

• Reaching back at the body
• Stiff wrists
• Eyes off the hop

Reps

15 short hops

Setup

Coach with fungo bat OR rolling balls from 60 ft. Target / first base. Bucket of balls.

Player instructions

1. Set up at infield depth.
2. Field 8–10 grounders. Crisp transfer. Throw to first.
3. Reset between every rep — don't fatigue into bad habits.

Coaching cues

Common mistakes

• Stopping feet on contact
• Letting the ball into the body

Reps

10 grounders at game speed

Setup

Set up bases / cones. Have receiver at first base.

Player instructions

1. Pick your spot based on position (or all positions rotate).
2. Execute the play at game speed.
3. Reset and repeat.

Coaching cues

Common mistakes

• Rushing the throw
• Not communicating on cuts

Reps

6–8 reps per position

Setup

Open grass.

Player instructions

1. Light shoulder + hip stretch.
2. Pick the one play that felt cleanest today.

Coaching cues

Common mistakes

• Skipping the stretch

Reps

4 min