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
Baseball Drills for Kids
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
Highliner Drill for Fielding
Purpose This drill helps players learn to make a leaping catch over their heads - useful for high line drives or bad throws for fellow fielders Set Up Player and partner stand roughly
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
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
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
Knock Down
Purpose To improve throwing technique and arm strength. Drill Setup Arrange 3 batting tees in a row about 10 feet apart from each other. For beginner players, place a large ball on
The Short Bat Drill
Purpose Teaches batter not to lift front arm, which causes him to drag the bat head and have a long, slow swing. Drill Setup Batter holds a short bat beside a tee.
Pitcher’s Count
Purpose A fun, game-like drill that practices hitting with a count that favors the pitcher. Drill Setup Split your players into three even teams of roughly 4-5 players each. Two teams fill
Carry The Team Drill
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
Vision Drill
Purpose Helps batter see the ball better and pick up the ball better out of the pitcher’s hand Drill Setup Player stands at plate. Coach stands at pitching distance behind a screen.
Small Sided Scrimmage
Purpose With kids under six, playing a scrimmage usually results in a lot of standing around, boredom, or goofing off. This modified version allows you to get more game-like
Run Down Drill
Purpose How to execute a run down so even the fastest baserunner can’t escape Drill Setup Infielders set up at second and third base. Runner is in between them. How it Works Coach
Covering First Base
Purpose Pitcher works on covering first base when ball is hit to right of first baseman Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is in the first base area of the
Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle
Purpose Charging the ball, fielding it cleanly and scooping it to home. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is at home plate. How it Works 1. Pitcher simulates a pitch to home. 2.
Heel Up Pitching Drill
Purpose Focuses on rolling the back foot over, so that the knee is released and energy is transferred throughout the body. Drill Setup Drill can be run anywhere on the field. You
Pads for Stride Drill
Purpose Stops pitchers from overstriding. Drill Setup Place a pad in front of the mound, roughly 90% of the pitcher's height away from the rubber. (this is the ideal stride length
Pitchers: Fielding Balls Down the 1st & 3rd Base Lines
Purpose Works on getting off the mound, fielding the ball and throwing to first. Drill Setup Place three baseballs along first baseline and three along third baseline. Pitcher stands on the mound. How