Indiana University Outfield
Video Podcast with Bob Morgan
, Head Baseball Coach
Bob Morgan, Head Baseball Coach at Indiana University discusses how he develops outfielders and then demonstrates some of the drills he uses to get the performance needed to be competitive at the college level. (in conjunction with Alabama Baseball Coaches Association)
Introduction - What will it take to be a good coach? Find out here!
Outfield Play - What is the outfield? Coach Morgan relates the outfield positions to a football field then gives advice to build kids that don't play in the grass.
Catching the Baseball - How do you tell your outfielders to catch a baseball? This video tells how the outfielders at Indiana do it.
Throwing The Ball - They've caught the ball, now it has to get in to make a play. Here's some tips to get the ball where it needs to be as quickly as possible.
Fielding The Ball - How do you field a ball skipping along the grass in the outfield? It depends and here are the variables you need to know.
Same Sideness - Grammar freaks are probably laughing at this title, but baseball strategists will be amazed at what those two words together will do.
How To - Just because a speaker is inside doesn't mean he can't throw a ball and run. Coach Morgan demonstrates some how to stuff here.
Wall Ball - Ball off the wall is a great drill and here are some coaching points if you use this drill with your kids inside.
Inside and Outside - Here's some more drills that work inside. In addition to a great drill, we see what happens when two guys with quick wit are demonstrating a drill!