One Step Back Partner Throwing
Purpose To improve throwing technique and arm strength. Drill Setup Group your players into pairs based on similar throwing/catching abilities. All players should have a glove, and one player in the pair
First and Third
Purpose A live baserunning drill that will also work on situational defense. Drill Setup Split your players into three teams. One team lines up at home plate, the other two fill the
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
3 Ball Throw
Purpose Practices throwing and baserunning in a fun, game-like situation. Drill Setup Split your players into two teams. The offensive team lines up behind home plate. The defensive team lines up behind
First Base Decision
Purpose A basic drill that helps players learn the technique of rounding first base. Drill Setup You can run this drill in the infield, or just by setting up a home plate
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
9 Outs Fielding Drill
Purpose A fun, competitive game that works on fielding situations under game-like pressure. Drill Setup Divide your players into two teams - one takes the field while the others line up at
Extra Base Hit
Purpose A game-like baserunning drill that helps runners learn when to round first and when to sprint straight through the bag Drill Setup Split your players into three teams. One team lines
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
Basketball Power Drill
Purpose Trains hitters to swing through the point of contact and hit for more power. Drill Setup Set up a tee over home plate and place a slightly deflated basketball, soccer ball
Carry The Team
Purpose A fun, game-like drill that practices hitting, baserunning and fielding. Drill Setup Split your players into three even teams of roughly 4-5 players each. Two teams fill out the defensive positions
Tumbling Drill
Purpose Teaches players how to dive and roll without getting injured. Drill Setup Player sets up in an athletic position, with 20-30 feet of open space in front of him. How it Works
Wild Pitch
Purpose This drill helps baserunners learn to advance on wild pitches. Drill Setup A coach is on the mound playing pitcher, with a catcher in full gear behind the plate. Set up
Bat Throwing Drill
Purpose This drill works on developing a full swing. Drill Setup Batter takes top of tee or a bat or other similar item and gets in normal stance. How it Works Batter gets
Dive Play Drill
Purpose This drill practices a situation in which a player must dive for the ball and QUICKLY return to his feet to make the throw. The focus of this drill is
Five Step Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill works on the skills needed to quickly and effectively field a ground ball. It breaks down five steps that help a player ensure controlled movements. Drill Setup This drill
Curveball Flip Drill
Purpose Teaches batter to hit the curveball. Drill Setup Batter gets in stance in front of net. Coach kneels or sits to the side of the net and the batter. Use a
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