D1 First Base Receiving Explained | Fordham University

Learn how Division 1 first basemen receive the ball the correct way with Fordham assistant coach Jared Franklin. In this breakdown, Coach Franklin explains proper first base receiving technique, including landing your front foot toward the throw, keeping your face behind the baseball, and making the catch “pop” so the umpire can clearly hear it. These fundamentals are what separate average defenders from elite first basemen at the college level. If you want to improve your consistency, secure more outs, and become a reliable target for your infield, this is the detail you need. Perfect for first basemen, infielders, and players at the youth, high school, and college level looking to sharpen their defensive mechanics. More drills and breakdowns like this: (check out the links below) ⬇️ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@figureitoutbaseball • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fio_baseball/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fio.baseball • Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIO_Baseball/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/figureitoutbaseball/ Figure It Out Baseball is a resource consisting of more than 900 EXCLUSIVE videos and podcast episodes featuring collegiate and professional coaches and players, and specialists within the game. We started as a subscription-based website, but have now brought our incredible resource to YouTube! Through our channel, you can find expert coaching and teaching points in the areas of Hitting, Pitching, Defense, Baserunning, Recruiting, Strength and Speed Training, Mental Strength and so much more. Baseball players and coaches like YOU deserve a better educational baseball resource. FIOB is that resource. Our Podcasts are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more. Figure It Out Baseball. Real college coaches. Real honest answers. #FigureItOut