Short Retrieve

Side View / Front View

Coaching Points

Step 1

Fielder approaches play in a balanced and aggressive manner taking short strides.
As the ball is played, the fielder is perfectly balanced, in alow coruched position, weight on the balls of the feet, with the head still and eyes level.
Experience may allow a certain amount of anticipation.

Step 2

Fielder assesses line of ball and moves at speed onto a line slightly to the non-throwing side of the ball.
Body begins to move into low position.

Step 3

Fielder slightly overruns the ball and allows it to roll into the hand just outside throwing foot.
Sitting back helps to brake.

Step 4

Fielder turns back towards to play, keeping throwing foot in position.

Step 5

Select target.
Establish throwing position.
See throwing example.


Short Throw Animation

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