Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and infielders demonstrate these fielding mechanics drills. It is important that fielders have their fingertips down as it makes the pocket bigger. If the glove is flat, it is harder to field a ball. The Shot Hop Drill without a glove emphasizes fingertips and keeping the head down.
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