“Around The Horn” Defense Drill
Purpose Infielders learn to make throws to possible double play situations. Set Up Infielders take their positions. Execution Catcher rolls the ball out in front of home, fields it and throws to first. First
Baseball Drills for Kids
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
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 straight out in front, with
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 into
Bunting Basics for Youth Baseball
In today's video blog post, we are talking about Bunting Basics, and I am going to share two bunting techniques. We are also going to cover hand positioning, and the
“Quick Hands, Quick Feet” Baseball Throwing Drill
"Quick Hands, Quick Feet" Baseball Throwing Drill Looking for an awesome baseball throwing drill for your young players? Then check this out! Today I am sharing a fantastic quick hands, quick
Fly Ball Drill for Confident Fielding!
Many players want to catch fly balls in a “basket catch form” (arm straight out and palm to the sky). I converted an old basketball drill to help young players
The Square Stand Up/Sit Down Slide for Baserunning
The general rule for youth league baseball is that there are no head first slides into any base. The Square Stand Up/Sit Down Slide is the general baserunning slide used
Baseball Fielding : Tips for Better Glovework (PLUS Basic Glove Drills!)
In today's article, we share 5 tips for better glovework when fielding, as well as some basic glove drills that you can incorporate into your next baseball fielding practice! Tip #1:
The Double Tee Hitting Drill
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating the “Double Tee” Hitting Drill. I think this is the best hitting drill to teach the swing mechanics of baseball. It incorporates
Baseball Hitting Q & A’s
In today's blog post, we have put together a great list of Baseball Hitting questions and answers for coaching at the youth level! Baseball Hitting Q & A's Q: At the youth
A Fantastic Throwing Drill Using Isolated Footwork!
In today's video blog post, we are talking about a great baseball throwing drill that utilizes isolated feet work. In an isolated foot drill, you are focusing on keeping your
Breaking Down the 5 Parts to Fielding a Ground Ball (Fielding Drill)
In today's video blog post, we are breaking down the 5 parts to fielding a ground ball. This is a great fielding drill that can be done with any number
Video: The One Knee Drill
During the above video, you'll learn about a great baseball throwing drill called the One Knee Drill. This baseball throwing drill helps develop correct follow-through and improves accuracy. Each player should be
3 Basic Hitting Drills for Kids
The following kids baseball drills will help your players improve their bat speed, bat quickness, perception, power, and the sequence of their swing. They will also improve your players' game
Basic Baserunning Drill
One of the drills we do a lot is on base running. This is all done at full speed. You can get many reps in and lots of teaching opportunities.
Baseball Practice Plans – Hitting Basics
I’m coaching a team of first time players this season—all body types and conditioning. The one thing I want to work on with them is hitting—the basics. This may not
Baseball Hitting Drills – Hitting BASICS!
I have been coaching for a number of years and recently had an opportunity to work with a 6U team. Much to my surprise, the advanced team that I am