Side Shuffle
Side Shuffle Purpose Players will learn to sidestep to the ball, which will improve their fielding footwork Set up - Have players form a line on the third base side - The first player in line is in
Pitcher Double Plays
Pitcher Double Plays Purpose Infielders practice turning 1-6-3 and 1-4-3 double plays Set up - Lines of players at Pitcher, 2B, SS, and 1B - Coach with fungo bat left of home plate Execution 1. Fungo 2 hits ground ball to pitcher 2. Pitcher fields
Numbers Drill
Numbers Drill Purpose This is a great drill that teaches players to pivot when catching the ball throwing for increased accuracy. Set up - Put one player at every position on the field - Make sure
Soft Toss Balloon Hit
Soft Toss Balloon HitPurposeThis is a beginner drill that focuses on the swing and making contact, as well as stepping in the proper direction and timingSet up- One player at
Crossover Drill
Purpose Outfielders practice making adjustments on a fly ball. Drill Setup Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open space. How it Works Coach throws a fly ball over the
Two Tee Drill
Purpose Batter practices hitting the ball out in front of the body. Drill Setup Place two tees at the plate. Tee 1 should be at batter's belly button and approximately waist high.
Trajectory Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on extension, right to left action and getting a good release point. Drill Setup Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They each have a ball and a glove. How
Pitcher Double Plays
Purpose Infielders practice turning 1-6-3 and 1-4-3 double plays. Drill Setup Line up players at Pitcher, 2B, SS, and 1B Coach is with fungo bat left of home plate How it Works Fungo
Alternating Double Plays
Purpose Infielders practice turning 5-4-3 and 6-4-3 double plays. Drill Setup Lines of players at Pitcher, Catcher and Short 1B Coach with fungo bat up the third baseline How it Works Fungo 1
Recovery Drill
Purpose To practice recovering the ball in front of the body after an error or bad bounce. Drill Setup Divide team into pairs, players line up across from each other forming two
The Eyes Drill
Purpose Pitchers practice keeping eyes level and on the target when throwing. Drill Setup Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They each have a ball and a glove. How it Works Pitcher stands
Split Hand Drill
Purpose Helps batter feel his top hand when he swings. Drill Setup Batter stands at tee. You can create your own tee using rubber tubing and cement or a rubber cone set
Stride Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on improving their balance on their front leg. Drill Setup Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They have a glove and a bal How it Works Players start from
Target Drill
Purpose Helps fielders make long, accurate throws to a target. Drill Setup Player sets up in an open space or outfield. Another player sits on a stool roughly 20-30 yards away, standing
Swing and Sprint Drill
Purpose Helps players learn to get out of the box quickly, emphasizing the acceleration phase of the sprint to first. Drill Setup You can run this drill in the infield, or set
Transfer Step Drill
Purpose Drill can be run anywhere on the field. You need a pitcher and either a catcher or net for him to throw to. Drill Setup Pitcher works on perfecting transfer step
Comebacker Double Play
Purpose Pitcher practices fielding a comebacker then turning a 1-2-3 double play Drill Setup Pitcher, catcher and Short 1B in regular positions How it Works Pitcher delivers pitch to home. Catcher throws comebacker
Charge/Drop Drill
Purpose Outfielders work on catching both the ball hit in front of them and the ball hit behind them. Drill Setup Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open