Sunday Hops

Your Everything for Infield Play | Podcast, Drill Videos, INF Data | @b_szink12

[Sunday Hops @Sunday_Hops]

⚾️ BASEBALL COACHES ⚾️

Looking for defensive drill videos — organized & easy to access?

@CoachMossUAB & I have built an organized Google Drive with 300+ defensive drill videos, covering INF, OF & team defense.

If this is something you’d be interested in, DM for more info!

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

🗣️ Coaches looking to better organize & track practice and/or in-game data for their infielders…

Here’s one of the tracking sheets that I’ve created & used to calculate frequencies, dissect strengths/weaknesses & ultimately aid in player development 📈

https://t.co/SCE1tqwsHI

[Brad Moss @CoachMossUAB]

*BASEBALL COACHES*

With the help from our infield coach @b_szink12 I have created a Google Drive with 300+ videos dedicated to infield, outfield and team defense. If you have interest in something like this, hit the RT and I will reach out on how to access it. Preview below:

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Prep-step timing 👇

• Move with the pitch
• Hop/split step as the ball enters the zone
• Read & react on the descent
• Land after contact

#InfieldPlay

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Game 179 for the @Dodgers. Biggest stage. Two of the best players in the world still hammering the fundamentals!

Greatness lives in the details. Master the mundane. ⚾️ 📚

@mookiebetts | @FreddieFreeman5

[James Hilts @CoachHilts]

Rep specific spin/play types with the Hack. #FridayFielders

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Gritty 2-out play last night by Tommy Edman: dives, keeps the ball in the infield & prevents a run.

Next batter (Verdugo) strikes out to keep it a one run game in the middle innings.

Elite defenders are SELFLESS‼️

@Sunday_Hops #InfieldHappyHour

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Simple stationary drills are great for emphasizing/improving:

☑️ Posture
☑️ Pocket presentation
☑️ Catch
☑️ Transition
☑️ Post-catch footwork patterns

@Sunday_Hops @MSUBaseball #InfieldHappyHour

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Glove Presentation: 2-Hand Lane

✅ Glove Hand: Hinged wrist; Fingertips down; Expanded pocket; Thumb between 10 & 11 o’clock

✅ Throwing Hand: Vertical (hovering above glove hand); Thumb between 11 & 12 o’clock

✅ Both Hands: Relaxed; Out, in front of body/👀s

#FridayFielders

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

What variables dictate utilizing an underhand flip vs. a power feed at 2B?

1. Ability/Comfortability
2. Spacing/Distance from the Bag
3. Momentum
4. Ground Ball (Pace, Hop Type)

👤: @nico_hoerner

#InfieldHappyHour @Sunday_Hops

[Tyler Packanik @Tpack5]

Here’s a couple variations I have added to it to just make it a little more challenging.

[Tyler Packanik @Tpack5]

How important is prep step timing?

Here is the perfect drill to show the difference between making a play & not!

Great for working on prep step timing and first step efficiency

Video 1 - on time (landed as the ball is being hit or slightly after)

Video 2 - landed early

[Nick Ahmed @NickAhmed13]

Sustained excellence is all about building intentional routines and sticking with them consistently. Here’s a snapshot of one of my pre-game routines to get me ready to compete and play at the highest level.

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Elite infielders are also elite decision-makers

@sunday_hops #InfieldHappyHour

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Do you know what an “average” ground ball looks like at your level?

🔑 Trends/Takeaways:
- Higher EVs to the MIF
- Sharper angles hit to 1B & 3B
- GBs hit harder to hitters’ pull-side

Knowing this info helps you set a baseline for training your INF for what they’ll see in-game

[Tyler Packanik @Tpack5]

Double Cut 🔑s

Lead man:
- Show a big 🎯
- Work to get the ⚾️ to the 🧤 side

Trailer:
- Align the lead man
- 5 yards behind
- 🗣️ w/ lead man on 🏃🏽‍♂️s
- Handle whatever lead man can’t
- Work to get the ⚾️ to the 🧤 side

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

🗣️ Any coaches looking to better organize & track in-game data for their infielders…

I wanted to share one of the tracking sheets that I’ve used the past few years to calculate frequencies, dissect strengths/weaknesses & ultimately aid in development 📈

https://t.co/SCE1tqwsHI

[Tyler Packanik @Tpack5]

🗣️ Base stealers

Your lead matters! Make a habit of how you take your lead so you know your lead size.

SB % (MLB 2022 season)

10 ft- 66%
11 ft- 68%
11.5 ft- 70.9%
12 ft- 73.9%
12.5 ft- 74.4%
13 ft- 75.4%

Take into consideration the P’s moves, ⏰ to 🏠 & C’s pop

[Tyler Packanik @Tpack5]

Stealing 3B is ALL about MOMENTUM❗️

% doesn’t change much after 16ft (as long as you have momentum) stealing 3B is easier

SB %

14 ft- 73.5%
16 ft- 83.8%
18 ft- 83.0%
19 ft- 83.8%
19.5 ft- 84.5%
20 ft- 84.8%

Pros

PB/WP & Sac fly away
Pressure on D

Cons

Scoring position @ 2B

[Brandon Szink @b_szink12]

Pre-game routines/reps

Love how each player is feeling something just a little bit different with the same GB feed

Each player’s routine will vary as they prep for battle. As coaches it is important to be a resource for players (not a roadblock 🚧) during their preparation