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
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
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
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
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
Wild Pitch Drill
Purpose Catcher and Pitcher practice recovering after a wild pitch with runner on third Drill Setup Lines of players at Pitcher and Catcher positions How it Works Pitcher delivers pitch to home plate.
Alternating Double Plays
Purpose Infielders practice turning 5-4-3 and 6-4-3 double plays. Drill Setup Lines of players at Pitcher, Catcher and Short 1B Coach with fungo bat up the third baseline How it Works Fungo 1
Pitcher Double Plays
Purpose Infielders practice turning 1-6-3 and 1-4-3 double plays. Drill Setup Line up players at Pitcher, 2B, SS, and 1B Coach is with fungo bat left of home plate How it Works Fungo
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
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
Crossover Drill
Purpose Outfielders practice making adjustments on a fly ball. Drill Setup Player and coach stand roughly 10-15 yards apart in an open space. How it Works Coach throws a fly ball over the
Two Tee Drill
Purpose Batter practices hitting the ball out in front of the body. Drill Setup Place two tees at the plate. Tee 1 should be at batter's belly button and approximately waist high.
Positive Negative Drill
Purpose Develops balance during the swing. Drill Setup Batter stands at home plate. Coach draws a line in the dirt at the center of the batter's body. How it Works Batter gets into
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.
String Drill
Purpose Batter practices taking a good, short stride Drill Setup Batter stands in normal batting stance with string tied from one ankle to the other. How it Works Measure the batter's normal stride
Top 5 At-Home Baseball Drills
Looking for at-home baseball drills? Here are our top 5 - with a focus on hitting and fielding fundamentals. Each one can be done in your back yard or even indoors,
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