Stride Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on improving their balance on their front leg. Drill Setup Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They have a glove and a bal How it Works Players start from
Baseball Pitching Drills
Trajectory Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on extension, right to left action and getting a good release point. Drill Setup Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They each have a ball and a glove. How
Fence Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on opening their front foot properly on their stride step. Drill Setup Pitcher's line up next to a fence. How it Works Player puts one hand on the fence for
Stride Foot Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on taking a proper stride step. Drill Setup Pitcher lines up anywhere on the field. They have a glove and a ball. How it Works 1. Player starts from the stretch. 2.
Push Off Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on balancing on their push off foot. Set Up Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They have a glove and a ball. Instructions Players start from the stretch. They
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
Back of Mound Drill
Purpose Helps pitcher develop a good bend in the front knee. Drill Setup Pitcher stands behind the mound with a ball and glove. How it Works Pitcher takes the ball and throws it
High Five Pitching Drill
Purpose Helps pitchers develop a proper follow-through. Drill Setup Drill can be run anywhere on the field. Coach stands or kneels next to pitcher. How it Works 1. Pitcher gets in position with shoulders
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
Pick Ups
Purpose Improves lower back conditioning. Drill Setup Player stands anywhere on the field. Coach kneels about six feet in front of him. How it Works Coach rolls a ball to the side of
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
Pinch The Knee Pitching Drill
Purpose Makes sure pitcher does not drag his back foot. Drill Setup Drill can be run anywhere on the field. You need a pitcher and either a catcher or net for him
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
The Chin Drill
Purpose Pitchers practice keeping their chin parallel to the ground when throwing. Set Up Pitchers line up anywhere on the field. They each have a ball and a glove. Execution 1. Pitcher
Curveball Drill
Purpose This is an excellent drill to work on throwing a good curveball. This drill is ONLY for players 14 and over. Set Up This drill can be run anywhere. All
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." Pitcher picks the ball up off the