Purpose
Teaching players how to adjust to pitch location without altering their stride
Drill Setup
- Setup 2 tees side by side on the plate – one to mimic a low inside pitch, one setup to mimic a high outside pitch
- Batter steps into the box with a bat and a helmet
How it Works
- Player goes into their swinging motion and starts their stride
- Coach calls out “Inside” or “Outside”
- Player adjusts accordingly to hit the correct ball
- Player heads to back of line while the next batter steps into the box, continuing the drill
Coaching Tips
- Make sure to wait until just after the player lands their stride to call out the pitch location – otherwise you will tip the location early and players will be able to move their stride accordingly
- You can use whiffle balls or just place a net in front of the tees – this way you don’t need to chase balls down and keep the drill moving at a high pace
