Seth Thibodeaux: Building Complete Corner Infielders

with Seth Thibodeaux,
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Associate Head Coach:
Nicolls State University Head Coach from 2011 to 2021;
2014 Southland Conference Coach of The Year;
.982 Team fielding percentage, ranking first in the Sun Belt and tied 4th nationally;
has had 18 student-athletes play professional baseball in the last eight years

Coach Thibodeaux uses a detailed fielding progression that isolates the hands, works the feet, and then creates angles.

This video stresses the importance of having a wide base, using the hands, and creating angles.

You’ll see Coach Thibodeaux direct his players to work through a flat glove, trainer glove, and large glove to reinforce proper glove presentation and pursuit of the baseball.

After working the hands, Thibodeux reinforces proper footwork after the ball has been struck.

He also covers: Be on time, work V cuts, drop steps, and a 3 ball slow roller drill.

Coach Thibodeaux shares his thoughts on developing relationships and trust with players.

You will also gain a rich perspective on the mentality necessary to be a consistently tough infielder and keep tag plays simple.

The video concludes with a useful, in-depth discussion on differences between how a right hander and left hander will receive the ball!

Thibodeaux demonstrates why he is seen as one of the best ‘teacher coaches’ in the game today!

Customer Review: 5 Out 5 Stars!
“This video, combined with the companion video - Mechanics of Middle Infield - are must-have videos for any coach or player looking to elevate their knowledge and skill level. Coach Thibodeaux uses different drill series for different positions, but stays true to his foundations that has turned out some of the best fielding teams in the country!”

60 minutes. 2024.