![player catching a ground ball](https://res.cloudinary.com/little-league/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_auto,w_1536,q_auto,c_fill,g_face/v1619018463/player-catching-ball-knee-608042df8af56.jpg)
The basic skill of fielding a ground ball is practiced using the “knee groundballs” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, glove placement, ball control, and confidence when fielding a ball away from the body by practicing the fundamentals used in this drill.
Drill Explanation
- Players assume a kneeling position (on the edge of the grass if at a ball field or, if not, make sure on a level surface.)
- Roll balls along the ground to the player from a distance between 5 and 15 feet, depending on the skill level of the player.
- Players will use “alligator hands” to field the ball.
- Players will work on backhand fielding out front and to their glove side.
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![mother rolling ball](https://res.cloudinary.com/little-league/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_fill,g_face/v1619018465/mother-rolling-ball-knee-608042e115850.jpg)