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 LearnWhy most infielders struggle with timingThe 3 hops every infielder must master (short, long, and the dangerous middle hop)How elite players use posture, angles, and footworkWhy bad habits form fast and why good habits break even fasterProper arm care for infielders (and how most kids misuse bands)How to recover mentally after an errorWhy multi-sport athletes make better baseball playersWhat 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_baseballX (Twitter): https://x.com/Ground_Up_Bsb

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