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.
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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
Drop Ball Drill
Purpose Emphasizes getting into trigger position. Drill Setup Batter gets in stance in front of net. Coach stands to the opposite side of the batter holding a ball. How it Works Coach holds
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.
The Mental Game of Baseball Hitting
The Mental Game of Baseball Hitting Yogi Berra once said "You can't hit and think at the same time." Trust and confidence in the swing is gained through dedicated practice
5 Creative Baseball Drills to Engage Your Players!
When coaching youth baseball, sometimes you need a fun and new, creative way to teach the fundamentals to your players. There are many everyday items that you can
Wiffle Bat Drill
Purpose A Wiffle bat is one of the best props you can use when working with hitters. It’s our opportunity to give our hitters a clue as to how fast their
Fungo Hitting Drill
Purpose This is a great rhythm and timing hitting drill that allows your player’s to work through the proper mechanics of the swing, with extra attention on the proper swing sequence. Breakdown In
Baseball Hitting: Drills for Strength and Swing Speed
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating some awesome baseball hitting drills for gaining strength and speed in your hitting swing. From taking the ball to the opposite side
Common Baseball Hitting Faults & Drills To Correct Tracking
Pitch-tracking and visual concentration are essential skills for baseball hitting at all levels of the game. The act of tracking the ball from the release of the pitcher's hand to
Baseball Hitting Drill: Tubing Arm Extension
In today’s video blog post, I am sharing an excellent baseball hitting drill that incorporates tubing, which can be used to check that your players are understanding and executing the
Hitting Mechanics Drills that Use a Weighted Foot
You have probably notices that a lot of the hitting mechanics drills we work on don't focus so much on the arms, but more on working the body, and especially
Tee Hitting Drills for Off-Season Training and Conditioning
Tee Hitting Drills for Off-Season Training and Conditioning Hitting the ball off a tee can make you a better batter. In fact, the #1 best batting drill for maintenance on your
Short Distance Batting Practice Drills for Bat Speed & Power
What is Bat Speed? Bat Speed: Bat speed is measured in miles per hour (MPH) and considers only the highest speed of the bat head (peak ve locity) through the hitting
Baseball Hitting and Knowing the Pitch Count
In today's video blog post, we are talking about baseball hitting and explore the importance of paying attention to your opponents habits and patterns, knowing the pitch count and adjusting
Baseball Hitting Tips: 8 Steps to Preparing for Your Game At-Bat!
In today's video blog post, we have an excellent breakdown of baseball hitting tips to prepare for a successful game at bat. These valuable practices will help your athletes conquer
Slow Motion Hitting Progression Drill for Stride & Mechanics
Slow Motion Hitting Progression Drill for Stride & Mechanics In today's video blog post, we are sharing an awesome hitting progression drill that breaks down and focuses on stride and mechanics. No
Hand Position at Contact PLUS 2 Hitting Drills!
Hand Position at Contact PLUS 2 Hitting Drills! Often times hitters get their hands in the wrong position at contact, which will produce mmore ground balls and pop-ups than you want.