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
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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
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
Target Catch Drill
Purpose Pitchers practice hitting a target. Drill Setup Pitchers pair up and throw to each other. How it Works Players throw the ball back and forth to each other. They have six targets
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
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
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
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
Glove Only Fielding – Glove Shuffle
Purpose Charging the ball, fielding it cleanly and scooping it to home. Drill Setup Pitcher stands on the mound. Coach is at home plate. How it Works 1. Pitcher simulates a pitch to home. 2.
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
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
Baseball Pitching & Disrupting the Timing of the Hitter
The hardest part about hitting a baseball isn’t mechanics, it’s timing. By altering the speed of the pitch, a baseball pitcher can disrupt a hitter's timing, leading to more strike
Baseball Pitching Pushoff Drill – Part 1: The Back Foot
There are a couple of push off mechanics that can be detrimental to your pitchers development and success as a pitcher. Swinging the leg up to get to the balance