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Step 1
Use the "quarterback drill." In this drill, the player will stand 10 feet away from the coach, facing the coach squarely before the coach announces, "Drop, step and go." The coach will then point in the direction he wants the player to run, and throw a high fly ball in that direction once the player runs 20 to 40 yards.
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Step 2
Use a tennis racket and tennis ball to crank fly balls for your outfielders to catch. Hit them shallow, deep and to both sides. Try using all three outfielders during this drill to have them practice their on-field communication skills.
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Step 3
Get your outfielders to practice hitting the infield cutoff man after fielding a ground ball, as well as throwing to home plate. A good rule of thumb is to put your fastest outfielder, or the outfielder with the strongest arm, in center field.
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Step 1
Ensure that your outfielders never backpedal when fielding deep fly balls. Players should never jog backwards to catch a well-hit fly ball. Instead, teach the principle of "Drop, step and run."
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Step 2
Remember to convey to your outfielders the importance of being involved in every play. Even when a ball remains in the infield, an errant throw could easily need outfield support, and you want your players to be prepared at all times. In addition, outfielders have an expanded vantage point on the unfolding action on the base paths, which they should communicate to their infield teammates.
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Step 3
Make sure your outfielders communicate with one another. When a fly ball begins its descent, one of the outfielders should always call for it. The center fielder has priority when fielding fly balls hit to left-center or right-center field, with that side's outfielder offering support in the event the center fielder misplays the ball.
