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? The player will understand they have a role on every play and should never be just
observing during a play. Players shall have mastered the concept of “The 3-B’s” - Ball,
Base or Backup
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? The player will move to and through the ball when fielding.
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? The player will understand different fielding techniques based on position.
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? A player will strive to employ proper foot technique to position themselves to field
ground balls hit to the right, left, and directly at him/her.
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? The player will demonstrate proper foot technique to position themselves for the throw.
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? Catching fly balls and outfield play
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? Players will strive to employ proper foot technique to position themselves to make a
catch based on where the ball is hit.
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? The player will understand when and how to charge ground balls.
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? The player will demonstrate proper foot technique to position themselves for the throw.
Stay behind the ball moving toward the target with the catch.
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? The outfield player will understand they have a role on every play and should never be
just observing during a play. Players shall have mastered the concept of “The 3-B’s” -
Ball, Base or Backup.
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? Players will have mastered the concept of when to “eat” (hold rather than throw) the ball
instead of making a throw that will be late or wild.
Hitting
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? The player will demonstrate a strong hitting stance as it relates to home plate.
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? The player will refine his/her understanding of the strike zone.
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? The player will employ a proper load and may incorporate a stride.
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? The player will demonstrate the ability to turn his/her hips and pivot on their back foot
(squash the bug) during the swing.
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? The player will understand the concept of 'letting the ball travel' to aid in driving the ball
to different parts of the field.
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? The player will understand 'sacrifice' and the concept of 'situational' hitting to advance
runners.
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? The player will demonstrate a strong understanding of the fundamentals of bunting and
may incorporate bunting for base hits.