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Why Fielding Outside Your Body Separates Elite Softball Infielders

  • March 2, 2026
Why Fielding Outside Your Body Separates Elite Softball Infielders
Hannah Earls, 2024 TXST Shortstop, plays up the middle, taking away base hits by working outside her frame and shrinking the field. Photo by Peter Vives.
Sara Vanderford
A Shift I Didn’t Expect

When I arrived at Texas State, I thought I knew how to field a ground ball. I had been successful, trusted my glove, and believed I was fundamentally sound. Then Coach Scott Woodard began emphasizing something that made me hesitant. He wanted me to field the ball outside of my body any chance I had.

To hear what a huge difference it made, click below!⬇️

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