Fielding the baseball out in front of you!!

[baseballplaya92]

I play shortstop and lately ive been fielding everything way to deep under my legs instead of way out if front of me like i should. As a result ive had 4 errors this tournament. Does anyone know of any drills that could help me out. Thank you so much

[cubsphill]

the knee drill. take some tossed ground balls on your knees because it will give you the feel of fielding out in front

[Jake Patterson]

Playa,
There are a series of fielding lead-up drills I teach that teach fielding the ball out front. I am away right now and have some of it on my computer at home. Send me a reminder Friday and I will try to send them to you. Fielding the ball between your legs is bad.
Jake

[brian920]

Jake, could you send me these drills as well?

[Bryton]

Joe I also would like to have you send them to me also if you can when you get back into town. Thanks.

[baseballplaya92]

that would be great jake. Thanks

[korp]

Getting thrown short hops is probably the #1 drill to help that. Just focus on getting out in front when you do it.

[TG Coach]

If you get your rear end down your hands will be out in front. You won't need to do drills.

[LClifton]

If you get your rear end down your hands will be out in front. You won't need to do drills.
Yup.
I see kids bend over at the waist with their legs extended.
Squat down. Sit.
A little practice makes it routine.

[azmatsfan]

Bare hand grounders. Have someone roll you the ball and field it with your bare hands. It forces you to field it out in front and use soft hands.

[BallCoach06]

If you get your rear end down your hands will be out in front. You won't need to do drills.

Well said!