No matter what age or skill level you are right now...
You Can Master ELITE, Battle-Tested Major League
Fielding Fundamentals
...from anywhere in the world, WITH JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY
(Or keep reading to learn more)
WHAT IF your infielder could...
- Eliminate those embarrassing errors?
- Make those exciting, game-winning outs? (Those you remember for life!)
- Impress coaches & recruiters?
- Play for his high school Varsity baseball team?
- Earn scholarship to play baseball? Or make it to the Major Leagues?
- Be confident and consistent in the field, no matter what situation he's in?
Learning elite defense did ALL of that (and more) for me.
And now I’ve watched as young players all over the country are taking their future in baseball into their own hands by becoming elite defenders.
Excelling in the infield has given them an edge (more playing time, better results at tryouts, scholarships, etc)
...while also making the game more enjoyable, MORE FUN, than ever before.
And it could do exactly that for YOU.
If you (or your son or daughter) can spend 20 minutes a day on baseball, then you CAN become an elite fielder.
The Secret to Success in baseball...
Hi, I’m Doug Bernier, former Major League infielder (16 seasons with the Rockies, Yankees, Pirates, Twins & Rangers).
And I'm passionate about helping YOU avoid the #1 most devastating mistake that I've witness 1,000's of talented young baseball players make... without realizing, until it's too late.
This mistake has ruined baseball for more kids than I can count!
And here it is...
The #1 mistake that I see most baseball players make - that ruins either their love for the game or their long term chances for success is this: Putting all their efforts, hope, time and work into hitting.
They see that hitting is the most valued skill for a position player... (yes it is)
... and so they "put all their eggs in that ONE BASKET"
This one mistake has ended more baseball careers than I can count.
What they DON'T know - until it's too late - is that defense is a SEPARATOR.
I've seen baseball careers CUT SHORT at 13 years old, because a player went head-to-head with another good hitter for the same spot... but the other guy could play better defense. Then he ends up sitting the bench for a season, trying to improve but not knowing how... feeling defeated and frustrated... and eventually losing that love for the game.
I've seen it end for college players, power hitters who were recruited with big promises to a D1 University team, only to start off with a slump, sit the bench...
...and lose their scholarship the next year (this is VERY common).
And I saw it first hand MANY times, during many of my 16 seasons in pro ball.
EVERY SINGLE YEAR, without fail, I was up against players who were drafted higher than I was, and...
...could throw harder than me
...were bigger & faster
...and yes, could hit better than me.
But at the end day, they got sent home and I stayed. I was given more chances because I could play defense better than they could.
But let me be very clear about something...
I was NOT a natural, or a defensive "genius", or anything like that.
Not at all. In fact...
Minnesota Twins shortstop Doug Bernier applies tag as Angels' Gordan Beckham slides into 2nd base.
I STRUGGLED with my fielding in youth baseball, and also in high school!
Even after years of working on my fielding with instructors and coaches, I was still an average fielder... maybe even below average.
I distinctly remember one game in high school, when coach took me out in the 9th inning. He told me it was because he needed his best defenders out there, and I wasn't good enough.
I was humiliated.
I had been putting in hours and hours of fielding practice...
... and it didn't seem to help AT ALL!
I was starting to lose faith that I could ever become an elite baseball player.
My hopes for college scholarship, and for someday playing in the Major Leagues, were slipping away (best scholarship offer I got at this point was "eh, maybe we can cover your books.")
But thankfully, something happened that changed everything for me.
The summer after my Junior year of high school, I met a former Major League infielder named Brad Wellman who worked with me on my defense.
Wellman understood defense differently than anyone I had ever heard before.
He new how to teach mechanics and footwork in a way that flowed into ANY situation, rather than turning you into a robot that could only handle one type of groundball.
Soon afterward, my friends and coaches said I was fielding like a completely different person!
I went from being really inconsistent (and having no idea WHY those mistakes happened or how to fix them), to instead...
....fielding nearly everything cleanly
...WAY more accurate throws
...stronger throws
...bad hops were no longer a problem
...fielding with rhythm and smoothness that stood out to recruiters
...feeling way more confident, and recovering much better if I did happen to make a mistake (rather than letting it spiral into fielding slump)
Now, coaches WANTED to put me out there in the 9th... because they trusted my defense.
AND defense made it possible for me to stay on the field (getting at bats), EVEN WHEN my bat was slumping!
At the end of the day, it wasn't hitting that allowed me to...
➔ Graduate from a D1 University DEBT FREE (while friends graduated $100,000+ in debt)
➔ Achieve my dreams of playing in the Major Leagues
➔ Play professionally for 16 seasons - 5 organizations (Rockies, Yankees, Pirates, Twins, and Rangers)
NOPE.
This was all because defense was the ONE WAY an average guy like me didn't have to STAY average.
Doug Bernier #17 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after scoring the winning run as teammate Brian Dozier #2 looks on after the game against the Chicago White Sox on August 15, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
“In 2005, Rockies' Walt Weiss hailed Bernier as the best defensive player in the organization.”
Walt Weiss, Major League Manager, Colorado Rockies
5 Reasons Why Most Infield Instruction Leaves Players Frustrated
(And the secrets behind instruction that gets results!)
Reason #1 - The cliches don't help much
If you've spent much time around a baseball field, you've heard the following cliche fielding instruction before:
- "Charge the baseball"
- "Take small steps"
- "Have soft hands”
Too often, what missing is the why, when and HOW of this commonly thrown-around advice.
I can tell you to go build a house by saying "pour a foundation" and "build the walls." But if you don't ALREADY know how to do those things, you'd probably appreciate a bit more information if you're going to avoid frustration and poor results, right?
Unfortunately, we frequently do the same thing to our young players.
For example, what most infield instructors don't know (or don't teach) is that "soft hands" is actually a result of footwork, beginning way before you ever get a glove on the baseball.
So, "charge the baseball!" ... sure... with proper footwork, timing, approach angles, a good read on the ball, proper glove arrangement, and setup for the transition with maximum efficiency... I could keep going, but I think you get the point.
There is much being left out when someone says something overly simplistic like "charge the ball”
Throwing out cliches and HOPING it will help is really only setting players up for failure.
Reason #2 - Instructors don't understand the importance of "adjustability" (or don't know how to teach it)
Adjustability is the secret sauce of elite infielders. It's what puts you in control - rather than being at the mercy of the baseball.
It's knowing HOW to handle nearly ANY bad hop or late read.
It gave me an incredible amount of confidence to know I could react to whatever came my way.... and not just react, but actually plan ahead and control the outcome to be exactly how I wanted it. That's why it's one of the biggest keys to eliminating errors.
Adjustability is comprised of footwork, glovework, angles, anticipation, and being familiar with all of the options and tools that an infielder MUST have at his disposal.
If any of those tools are missing, you will be at a disadvantage.
Reason #3 - Most instructors have never tested what they teach at an elite level
I can't count the number of times I've heard ideas thrown around and taught at youth league levels where I thought...
"That *might* work now, but it definitly won't work anymore when the game gets faster."
It is unfortunately INCREDIBLY common for players to learn a "correct" way to do something that no longer works a year or two down the road as the speed of the game increases.
In fact, I believe this is the #1 reason young players develop bad habits that hold them back when they get older.
There are a lot of amazing coaches and well-meaning parents who simply have never actually fielded a groundball or line drive coming off of a 95 mph pitch and then needed to throw out a world class runner at first base.
It's during moments like that where bad habits and innefficiencies reveal themselves.
In baseball fielding - even at the youth level - every tenth-of-a-second matters. It's the difference between feeling frantic... or feeling relaxed and confident!
Movements must be efficient WITHOUT being rushed (which causes errors).
And since trying to change bad habits in high school or college or pro ball is NOT an easy thing to do, it's important to learn to do things properly early on.
You can't wait until the speed of the game increases before you decide it's time to make some adjustments.
It may very well be too late by then.
Reason #4 - Head Knowledge Isn't Enough
Baseball is not just about head knowledge.
It’s about turning that knowledge into something your body and mind can do correctly consistently, in high pressure situations.
Baseball is a sport of reflexes.
I may know I need to return a 90 mile an hour tennis serve or I’ll lose the game. That doesn't mean I can just go out there and do it.
So, even when you've got an idea of what proper fielding fundamentals should be, training your body to actually do them is a whole other matter.
Good instructors know how to take infielders on that journey from just understanding correct fundamentals to actually training the body to respond correctly WITHOUT conscious thought.
Bottom line?
In a game situation... if you have to think about it, it's already too late!
Unfortunately, too many well-meaning instructors just don't know how to guide players through that journey.
Reason #5 - The Boulder Effect
Errors are confidence crushing... and contagious!
#5 is really a culmination of reasons #1 - 4. Until players have come to a deep understanding of defensive fundamentals, they're far more likely to...
- Make more errors
- Have a harder time recovering mentally after making an error
- Have a more difficult time self-correcting when things are feeling "off"
- Become a victim of those days team morale is low
I know that feeling... feeling all scrambled up inside after making an error. Knowing that everyone is watching you, and feeling completely alone out there.
Like. an. island.
Recovering from an error can feel like you're trying to stop a boulder that's already begun to roll down the mountain.
And it's so much worse when you're not sure exactly what happened or how to fix it!
Or even worse... you doubt your ability to make those tough plays!
At least if I know what went wrong, my mental dialogue is completely different - "Let's go Doug. You got this. Do it right next time."
Is a lot better than...
"don't hit the ball to me, don't hit the ball to me...!"
That's the difference between a fielder who understands his craft vs one who doesn't.
When all an infielder has to rely on is cliches and instruction that he doesn't really understand how to follow... that soul-crushing feeling after you've made an error can linger for many days or even weeks!
So naturally, that leads the next question...
How do you become an Elite Infielder?
This is actually not an easy question for most people to answer.
Recently a coach told me about how his son, who has been playing on elite competitive football teams for several years now, was fortunate enough to have a former NFL player for his coach this year.
After his first practice, his son came home very excited. His words were...
"Dad, I learned more in practice today, in one day, than I did all last season!"
That's the advantage of learning from someone who has tried and tested what really works at an elite level. However, finding a coach like that is easier said than done!
Does any of this sound familiar?
"My kid attends baseball camps"
Anytime you have a group of kids in a setting like that, the instructor will be forced to cater to the least experienced player.
Sure, YOUR kid is advanced, but the kid next to him? He doesn't know which hand to put his glove on.
With those limitations, even the best pro instructors can usually only share few helpful nuggets with the more advanced kids.
"Well, can't coach teach infield fundamentals?"
Coaches are amazing. I've been priveledged to work with hundreds of great coaches, many of whom have shaped me to be the kind of person I am today. I have more respect for coaches than I can express in words.
Unfortunately, the truth is that most coaches just don't really know and understand infield on a deep level. Even of the professional coaches I've worked with, I can count on one hand the number who truly understand and could articulate how elite fielding fundamentals work.
Furthermore, even the coaches who know fielding only have a very limited amount of practice time to devote to teaching it.
(I do, however, find it interesting that almost all of them can recognize an elite infielder when they see one! The footwork is a dead giveaway)
"There's tons of free instruction on the internet"
Is it really free when you have to invest hours and hours sifting through junk to find a few nuggets of gold?
Sure there is loads of free "instruction" on the internet...
....Blogs, forums, YouTube, Facebook groups.
....Self-proclaimed gurus.
....Conflicting information.
But there's 2 problems.
1 - It’s usually just not very good.
You might be tired of sorting through bits and pieces of debates and "how to's"... all of which may, or may not be reliable.
(Honestly, I can't think of anything worse than sifting through an ocean of highly suspicious"advice" on the internet.)
2 - It's not complete
On the internet, you'll find loads of free information that scratches the surface and never dives deep, leaving big holes and you scratching your head, still wondering exactly how to get from A to Z.
There's only so much you can learn in a 10 minute interview with an MLB player.
They may give you a few nuggets, but it's not going to get you from A to Z.
Most likely you'll have wasted hours of time and you're STILL stuck.
"What about private lessons? "
Most private instructors really only focus on hitting and they don't understand infield at a level deep enough to teach it properly.
In 30 years of baseball, I've only met a handful of coaches...
....such as Mike Gallego, Walt Weise, Rafael Belliard, Kenny Holmberg
...who were really able to communicate and teach a deep understanding of playing infield.
But, assuming you CAN find a good instructor, at $80 to $100 a pop, private lessons can easily cost thousands $$$$ to learn everything needed to MASTER good infield fundamentals.
What about a comprehensive online program that you can do at your own pace and will lead you step-by-step to achieving the results you want?
l've always loved online courses.
Why?
Because they often represent decades of hard work condensed into a simple, easy to follow step-by-step plan...
...and that's exactly what my new course, The Confident Infielder, is all about.
It's an end-to-end 60 day training that will walk you through how to master the elite infield fundamentals that will make you desired by coaches and recruiters, and ultimately make you a more confident and successful baseball player.
Introducing...
The Confident Infielder
Learn better technique, faster, for less $
The Confident Infielder is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step program for teaching infielders elite infield fundamentals.
(It's kinda like getting a years worth of private lessons with a former Major League infielder... for a 91% discount!)
I'm so glad you're here!
Inside The Confident Infielder, I've condensed more than 2 decades of learning from the best infielders and coaches ever to play the game, along with my own experience, into an easy to follow program...
...that you can do from anywhere in the world!
And here's exactly how it works:
I'll show you everything you need to take an infielder from A to Z when learning elite defensive fundamentals, including:
- The exact mechanics that will increase your infielders' consistency, reducing errors while increasing range.
- A step-by-step, daily practice schedule, designed to introduce and master these techniques over 60 days. So each day, just follow the plan and trust the process. You'll be shocked at how much you've improved after 60 days!
- Lifetime (forever) access to a library of learning exercises and practice drills (with video!) organized by defensive skill
I'll show you the exact fielding techniques that will build confidence, making baseball more fun while helping your team win games and getting noticed by coaches, recruiters and scouts.
What People Are Saying...
"I am a high school coach. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate my infielders at about a three before starting the course. After two months doing the program, I would conservatively rate them at a seven.
The confidence this course has brought them is making their time on the field much more enjoyable for them and they are much more focused on improving than they were before.
I fully believe that The Confident Infielder course is going to be the difference in some players getting an opportunity to play at the college level.
"I am a high school coach. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate my infielders at about a three before starting the course. After two months doing the program, I would conservatively rate them at a seven.
The confidence this course has brought them is making their time on the field much more enjoyable for them and they are much more focused on improving than they were before.
I fully believe that The Confident Infielder course is going to be the difference in some players getting an opportunity to play at the college level.
Kevin Thornhill
High School Coach
Billy Wagner | 7x All Star MLB closing pitcher
Now a father & high school coach, flew Doug Bernier out to work with his infielders. Here's what he had to say... (Click play on the video to hear it directly from Billy)
" We have 3 guys going to D1 schools and it's a huge part in thanks to Doug Bernier's 7 steps to learning infield fundamentals."
- Billy Wagner, 7x MLB All Star Pitcher, Father & High School Coach
“Great info! We're only in the first module and already has helped my son Noah tremendously. He was having problems catching ground balls to his Left side (glove side), even though he is a pretty fast kid.
We have been working on the week 1 teaching video and drills and WOW....he is much quicker to those grounders coming at him and he has not missed one since we began practicing what you taught!”
“Great info! We're only in the first module and already has helped my son Noah tremendously. He was having problems catching ground balls to his Left side (glove side), even though he is a pretty fast kid.
We have been working on the week 1 teaching video and drills and WOW....he is much quicker to those grounders coming at him and he has not missed one since we began practicing what you taught!”
Gus
Parent of Infielder
I played for two hall of fame college coahes and i have to say this is by far the best infield instruction i have ever received.
Thank you Doug. What you are doing is going to have a huge impact on a lot of young players,
Keven Thornhill, Camp Verde, AZ, High School Coach
"Everything up until this program was me colliding with the ball as an infielder.
Now I’m able to use the proper footwork, employ a solid, professional attack on the ball, field the ball cleanly and confidently and deliver for the out. Mental confidence!"
James, Adult League player
James
Adult League player
Jared Hoying | Texas Rangers Outfielder
" Doug knows everything there is to know about the infield."
- Jared Hoying, TX Rangers Outfielder
I thought I knew infield fundamentals, but your program made everything fall into place. And Doug was so quick to respond and so helpful any time I had a question. Fantastic in all respects!
Rick Tuyn, Florida, Coach & Grandfather
James Jones | TX Rangers Pitcher
The breakdown of the ready stance, footwork, and forehand and backhand concepts... it was all very well done!
Even though I played in college for a couple of years, I myself learned a lot just listening to the way Doug presents things as simple as short hop vs long hop and getting into a rhythm to field off the long hop. I applied a lot of this to my youth teams this season and they progressed about as well as they could given the short season due to COVID.
I can’t tell you how badly I wish that I would’ve had The Confident Infielder available to me when I was a player.
Coach Menotti
Steve Holm | Head Coach for Illinois State University
“I played with or against Doug Bernier for more than a decade.
I’ve also been fortunate enough to play alongside a few Hall of Famers as well.
There’s no doubt Doug Bernier is as fundamentally sound as anyone I’ve ever played with.
But more importantly he’s one of the best people you will find in the game.”
“I played with or against Doug Bernier for more than a decade.
I’ve also been fortunate enough to play alongside a few Hall of Famers as well.
There’s no doubt Doug Bernier is as fundamentally sound as anyone I’ve ever played with.
But more importantly he’s one of the best people you will find in the game.”
- Steve Holm, Head Coach for Illinois State University
Formerly Catcher for SF Giants & MN Twins
The Confident Infielder is by far the best infield program I've seen!
Just 2 weeks ago, Jay was late and jerky on everything, and was lucky to meet the ball at the spot and certainly wasn’t beating it to the spot at all. We have worked a pile to clean up his feet and become more efficient with his steps and have spent a pile of time with his glove.
Now, the change is noticeable to everyone, and Jay is beyond thrilled!
- Dan B, Coach and Father
Trevor Plouffe, MN Twins 3rd baseman
" Doug is very knowledgeable about all infield positions... 2nd base, 3rd base, shortstop... It was pleasure to go to work with him every day. We would talk about the subtle nuances - positioning, footwork - Doug was a master of them all. If you need any help with infield, Doug is the guy to go to. "
- Trevor Plouffe, MN Twins 3rd baseman
Meet The Instructor
Who is Doug Bernier?
16 Seasons as a professional infielder
Has played every infield position at the Major League level
Played for the CO Rockies, NY Yankees, MN Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, & TX Rangers
2 Years as a Pro Scout for the CO Rockies
Currently, Doug is the Data & Game Planning Coordinator for the CO Rockies Major League team
In the off season, Doug runs the infield program at Game Day, a local baseball facility, where he oversees and works with hundreds of young players, ranging from 8 years old up through college aged.
What's Inside The Confident Infielder?
3+ Hours of Major League Infield Instruction
Doug Bernier was a professional infielder for 16 seasons. During that time he played for 5 different Major League organizations. Doug's mentors include infield legends like Larry Lee, Mike Gallego, Kenny Holmburg and many others.
Library of 60+ Infield Drills
IMPORTANT - Externally focused drills are part of the secret sauce of this program.
Head knowledge can only take you so far. You need to train your body to do things correctly, without conscious thought, in split-second game situations.
With externally focused drills, this happens naturally as you work through the progression.
Full library of 60+ fielding drills
Builds progressively from beginner to very advanced
Includes my daily routine that I used to stay sharp during the 16 years of my professional playing career
Many of these drills can be done at home
Many of these drills can be done without a partner
Daily Practice Plans
It only takes about 20 minutes a day!
I provide a 60 day plan for you to follow... but remember, it's meant to be flexible to fit YOUR schedule. So if you have 3 days a week, or just weekends, that's ok. Just follow the plan, you'll still see unbelievable progress in your fielding!
20 Minutes a day
Flexible to fit your schedule
Progresses your skills one step at a time. Before you know it, you'll be doing advanced level drills!
The Modules
Module 1
Routine Fielding Position
The routine fielding position is one of the most important skills for any infielder to master. If a coach can't trust you on defense, you won't be an infielder for very long.
10 Keys to eliminating errors for good... even on bad surfaces
The worst bad habits to avoid like the plague (including harmful myths I hear taught frequently)
How to develop your own style... without hurting your game
The 9 day plan for mastering your routine fielding position
Nomar vs A-Rod style of fielding, which is best?
New York Yankees shortstop Doug Bernier fields a routine ground ball
Derek Jeter & Doug Bernier, fielding and laughing during an informal practice competition | 2013
Module 2
Footwork
- How to achieve the footwork that scouts and recruiters drool over
- Why the common advice "get around the baseball" is wrong, and what you should do instead
- Why the timing and placement of your right foot may be the most important thing you ever learn about fielding
- The 7 laws of footwork for maintaining balance and momentum (think smooth, consistent fielding that impresses people and gets more runners out)
- How your footwork controls if you get a good or bad part of the hop
- The most difficult aspect of infield to teach made easier with a step-by-step plan you can use again and again. This 10 day Action Plan leads players through a progress, beginning with developing a feel for the proper footwork and then accelerating mastery to game speed.
- And lots more! (I'm being serious. That's only about half of what's in this module.)
Module 3
Transition & Throw
The transition from fielding to throwing can either be incredibly awkward or it can be used tremendously to your advantage.
An efficient transition is one of the most important ways you can shave time off your play (get more outs, beat faster runners) and also to position yourself for a more powerful, more accurate throw.
Inside, Doug Bernier will cover...
- The 3 common mistakes that make the transition awkward, slow, and lead to throwing errors!
- The exact throwing power position that every elite infielder needs to achieve for maximum arm strength and accuracy
- Since fielding the baseball is priority #1, it often puts us into a less-than-ideal position to throw out the runner. We're going to talk about the secrets to using the transition to turn an awkward position into a strong one
- The one simple footwork change that helped me go from an inaccurate thrower to deadly accurate
- 6 keys to making an accurate throw
- The 5 different types of throws, (spin throw, regular, jump throw, side arm, long hop), plus when to use them
- How to setup for the different types of throws
- The throwing grip that EVERY elite infielder uses and how to get it perfectly nearly every time
May 6, 2015 Minnesota Twins infielder Doug Bernier (17) at the Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Twins 13 and Athletics 0. (Photo by Brian Ekart
Doug Bernier at shortstop and Alex Rodriguez at 3rd base | With the ready position, there are important differences to know based on your position, personal strengths and weaknesses, the pitcher, and more. Knowing these keys will make you a much more successful infielder.
Module 4
Ready Position
With the ready position, there are important differences to know based on your position, personal strengths and weaknesses, the pitcher, and more. Knowing these keys will make you a much more successful infielder.
- The common "ready" mistakes that rob you of range (Fixing these can instantly add a full step of range to both sides)
- The simple exercise I learned from the New York Yankees to show if your infielders are getting ready on time - and convince them you're right!
- How & WHY ready position changes based on your position
- Reading situations... including your own strengths, the pitcher, and hitter tendencies... to gain an advantage
Module 5
Range & Adjustability
Range is an important mark of an elite infielder.
Even more importantly, you want to increase range without losing consistency.
It's no help for you or the team if you cover a lot of ground and then end up with an error! That's why, in this module, I'll cover...
- 5 keys to increasing your infield coverage up to 8 feet (per player) WITHOUT sacrificing consistency
- How to make fewer errors by increasing "area of routine"
- The two habits that can increase your range without leaving your house (#2 is definitely a learned skill, and I'm going to break down how to do it).
- Why the common advice "get around the baseball" is wrong, and what you should do instead
- Which fielding angles work best to increase range
- The onfield habits that most elite infielders have in common
- Advanced tips and situational strategies for increasing range of the entire infield
- How to make accurate throws, even when fielding at the very edge of your range
Doug Bernier #17 of the Minnesota Twins shows off his range, making a play at shortstop against the Chicago White Sox during the game on September 3, 2014 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 11-4. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Minnesota Twins shortstop Doug Bernier (17) fields a ground ball during a regular season game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Module 6
Backhand
- 6 reasons why a good backhand makes playing the infield MUCH easier.
- The one big mistake you're probably (most definitely) making if you're not very comfortable with the backhand - and how exactly to avoid it
- When to use your backhand, and when NOT to
- The secret to setting up the ideal throwing angle and momentum so you can make a stronger, more accurate throw
- How to develop your backhand so it improves BOTH your consistency and range as an infielder
Module 7
Forehand
The forehand compliments the backhand because this is where we will start to make plays that once seemed advanced or difficult and now make them routinely.
- Proper forehand mechanics
- The secret to being able to take deeper angles that will dramatically increase your range.
- When you should use the forehand, when you shouldn't, and how to tell the difference.
- 6 Common forehand mistakes to avoid
- Using one hand vs two - which way is better
- Ultra-common mistakes to avoid (fixing these will eliminate a ton of errors)
Doug Bernier fielding a ground ball to his forehand.
Image by Ed Wolfstein.
Module 8
Advanced Fielding & Ongoing Maintanence
I'll help you develop your own 15-20 minute routine, combining drills and ground balls. This routine is specific to you, find what you need to do and prepare properly so you can maintain everything you have leaned to this point.
This routine will also be your “go to” when you are scuffling defensively.
Doing these preferred drills will also help you continue to improve.
I'll also show you...
- The daily maintanence routine I used to help keep me sharp when during my 16 years of pro ball
- Advanced Glove Work
- Advanced Gauntlet Tempo Drill
- Attack & Retreat Drill
- Game preparation, and more!
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Have Questions?
We Have an Answer!
A Message From The Instructor
Doug Bernier, Former MLB Infielder
"Inside The Confident Infielder, I've condensed more than 2 decades of learning from the best infielders & coaches ever to play the game with my own experience into easy-to-follow, 60 day program.
IF you were to go to a private instructor, I've estimated it would take AT LEAST 15 to 20 private lessons with a player to teach them everything in this course.
The going rate for lessons where I live is $100 per hour.
$100 per lesson x 20 lessons = $2,000
So a parent could easily spend $2,000 on a kid learning this info, and even so, he wouldn't have the benefit of being able to go back and review or refresh what he learned!
$2,000?!????
To me, that is unacceptable.
Learning elite defense changed my life, so I want to make sure it's not only "the lucky few" who have access to this information.
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(And if you have more than one infielder, the savings get bigger and bigger. )
- Doug Bernier, MLB infielder & Course Instructor
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The Confident Infielder
Master elite defensive fundamentals in 20 Minutes a day - This isn't theory. This is "battle-tested" technique that works at the highest level of baseball. Whether you're just getting started, or ready for the advanced stuff, this program will take you step-by-step through the process of becoming a smooth, confident infielder that coaches & scouts drool over.
3+ hours of video instruction from MLB infielder - TX Rangers' infielder Doug Bernier
Library of Drill videos - 80+ drills, with video showing proper execution, tips & common mistakes for each practice drill
Daily execution plans - 60 days worth of learning and practice plans, specifically designed to move an infielder through the stages of learning to mastery. *Adjust as necessary to fit YOUR schedule. With lifetime access, you'll never feel rushed. Repeat as often as necessary, or with as many players as you like.
Lifetime access- Work at your own pace... Review as many times as you need to, or re-use year after year
Free ios Mobile app - Easy access to your videos and practice plans anywhere you have a signal; *for ios/iphone/iPad only (you can also save them to any mobile device)
BONUS - Baseball Agility Drills (Normally $49) - Free when you join The Confident Infielder TODAY. Includes 16 follow-along agility workouts; Professionally designed & created specifically for infielders. Just hit play and follow along with former MLB infielder Doug Bernier as you work to increase foot speed, explosiveness & range.