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
See The Ball
Purpose Batter works on keeping his head still. Set Up Batter stands at the batting tee. Instructions Batter gets into good stance beside tee. The tee is empty - no ball is placed
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
Second Base Steal
Purpose Trains baserunners to read pitchers, understand timing, and get an effective jump to steal second base Drill Setup You can run this drill in the infield, or set up a first
Grounders Only Tee Ball
Purpose In this scrimmage variation, using the tee speeds up the pace of the game and gives your team more repetitions in a shorter time. Hitters can work on their swing
Covering Overthrows
Purpose Pitcher works on backing up a base and catching overthrows. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is in left-center field. How it Works Pitcher simulates a pitch to home. He
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
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
Target Catch Drill
Purpose Pitchers practice hitting a target. Drill Setup Pitchers pair up and throw to each other. How it Works Players throw the ball back and forth to each other. They have six targets
Wild Pitch Prep
Purpose To practice handling a wild pitch when a runner is on 3rd base. Drill Setup Place your infield players in their regular positions. Place a runner on 3rd base. Coach stands
Bottle Cap Drill
Purpose This is a great drill to develop and hone hand-eye coordination. Drill Setup Batter gets in stance. Coach or another player stands in front. Instead of balls, you’ll be using bottle
Bunt Off
Purpose A fun, competitive game that improves bunting accuracy and consistency. Drill Setup Using cones or chalk, mark off an area similar to the diagram below. Split your players into teams of
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
Bunt Visualization
Purpose Helps players develop proper bunting technique and timing. Drill Setup One coach works with a group of players in this drill. Find a space in the field and have all players
Crow Hop Corners
Purpose To practice using a crow hop to generate momentum for long distance throws. Drill Setup Divide your players into groups of fours. Have each foursome make a square shape with about
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
Underhand Flip Force Out
Purpose To practice using the underhand flip to get force outs at second base. Drill Setup Make two lines of players - one line at the shortstop position, the other at second