A lot of players these days spend hours perfecting their swing and working on the offensive side of the baseball. It is vital never to forget the importance of defense. I can't express enough the importance, especially infielders, to take time to work on the defensive side of the ball.
A strong glove in the infield can earn a sub par hitter the ability to play at a high level. As a kid, Ozzie Smith caught ground balls with a paper bag. He is now in the Hall of Fame and one of the greatest short stops of all time. He understood the importance of baseball.
Below is a quick routine that a player can do alone by throwing a tennis ball against the wall and catching it bare handed. Or if you have a partner, have them hit ground balls to you.
25- Right at you (Routine)
25- Forehands
25- Backhands
25- Slow rollers
Remember to incorporate some throws in each section. For a middle infielders, work on throwing to second base for the double play. If you are a first baseman, make sure to turn double plays on sections 1-3, and throws to third (getting the force out at third on a crash bunt play) in section 4.
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