Batting Tee Pitching Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on keeping their fingertips down all the way through the throw. Set Up Place a batting tee behind the pitcher. Execution Coach says “Go.”...
Windshield Wipers Hitting Drill
Purpose This drill builds hitting strength in the forearms and wrists. Set Up Player can stand anywhere on the field with a weighted bat. Execution Start by holding bat...
Relay Throwing Drill
Purpose This drill allows athletes to perfect relay throws from outfield to infield to catcher. Set Up Outfielder sets up in outfield. Infielder sets up at edge of infield. Second...
Wall Ball Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill simulates fielding a short hop or a tough ground ball. It is an excellent drill for developing “hand quickness.” Keep it fast-paced and fun by turning it...
Paper Cup Pitching Drill
Purpose This drill prevents the pitcher from reverse spinning their back foot on the throw. Set Up Place a paper cup behind the pushoff foot along the edge of the rubber....
Heavy Bag Knockdown Hitting Drill
Purpose Batter works on moving body forward during swing, feeling resistance and following through. Set Up Batter stands at tee in normal batting stance. A ball is NOT placed...
Perfect Outs Defense Drill
Purpose The purpose of this drill is to improve general team defense. Set Up Have players take their positions on the field. Coach is at-bat. Execution Defense is required to...
Throwing Footwork Progression
Purpose Outfielders learn proper footwork to gather themselves, plant, point the glove, hop and turn, and finish. Set Up Set three cones in an open space, approximately 1 yard...
Right To Left Pitching Drill
Purpose Pitchers perfect their motion and aim to get good right to left action (or left to right for left-handers). Set Up Pitcher lines up anywhere on the field. He has a...
How to Run a Baseball Practice
Being a baseball coach isn’t easy. And one of the biggest challenges is learning how to run a baseball practice. You’re often working with a big group of energetic kids, and...
Stride Box Hitting Drill
Purpose The stride box helps player keep foot closed and maintain a firm front side Set Up Make a stride box by nailing together two 2×4’s (each roughly 12” long) into an...
Fielding-Themed Practice Plan
Does your team need help with their fielding? Want to eliminate errors and improve your defensive execution? Try this fielding-themed practice plan! It starts off with a...
120 Minute High School Baseball Practice Plan
Are you coaching kids over 14? Here’s a fun high school baseball practice plan that will engage your players and improve their skills. We’ll start off with a...
90 Minute Little League Practice Plan
Looking for a little league practice plan? You’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find a detailed practice template which is designed for 6-12 year olds....
Baseball Practice Plan Template
Here’s a baseball practice plan template that’s focused on hitting fundamentals for kids age 8-12. It runs roughly 60-90 minutes, but you can adjust the individual...
60 Minute Youth Baseball Practice Plan
This youth baseball practice plan is designed for beginner teams (age 6-8). The focus is on basic fundamentals and tactics, and it includes drills for warmup, fielding,...
One Adjustment To Make Any Pitching Drill Easy On Your Arm!
Pitchers pitch. It’s what they do. Some of them pitch until their arms fall off! And that’s the thing – there’s only so many pitches you can throw a day before you’ll wear...
“Blocking Pitches” Drill for Catchers!
Do you have the toughness necessary to play behind the plate? When you start blocking pitches, you are going to find out in a hurry if you have that degree of toughness. In...