How to Become an Elite Infielder: Footwork, Timing, and Fundamentals ft. Julius Gaines
Update: 2025-11-18
Description
If you’re a middle school or high school infielder, this episode is mandatory listening. Nick sits down with Julius Gaines, founder of Ground Up Baseball and one of the top infield developers in the game. Julius was a top national recruit, a standout at FIU, and later played in the Mariners organization. Now he’s coaching the next generation on how to dominate the infield the right way.
This episode breaks down the REAL fundamentals: footwork, timing, arm care, fielding posture, defensive slumps, and how to build an infielder’s mindset that holds up under pressure.
What You’ll Learn
- Why most infielders struggle with timing
- The 3 hops every infielder must master (short, long, and the dangerous middle hop)
- How elite players use posture, angles, and footwork
- Why bad habits form fast and why good habits break even faster
- Proper arm care for infielders (and how most kids misuse bands)
- How to recover mentally after an error
- Why multi-sport athletes make better baseball players
What part of your infield game do you need to level up this season—footwork, timing, or arm care?
Find Julius Gaines (Ground Up Baseball)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_up_baseball
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/Ground_Up_Bsb
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