3 Pitch Sets
Purpose A fun, game-like drill that practices hitting, baserunning and fielding. Drill Setup Split your players into three even teams of roughly 4-5 players each. Two teams fill out the defensive positions
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Baserunning Circuit
Purpose A comprehensive baserunning drill that’s also great for conditioning. Drill Setup You can run this drill in the infield, or set up bases in the outfield at the appropriate distance. Players
The Square Stand Up/Sit Down Slide for Baserunning
The general rule for youth league baseball is that there are no head first slides into any base. The Square Stand Up/Sit Down Slide is the general baserunning slide
The Shortstop and Playing 2nd Base
The Shortstop is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. Unlike the pitcher and catcher, who must start every play in a designated area, the shortstop and
Watch to Learn About Establishing a Lead at First Base
This video goes over something that at some point, you'll want to talk to your players about during baseball practice: how to establish a lead. Specifically, we're talking about establishing a
Youth Baseball Practice Drills – Relay Drill and Fielding Drill
Try these practice drills to put some fun into practices. Since they both provide the competitive element you'll find your players really like them. They don't even realize they
Basic Baserunning Drill
One of the drills we do a lot is on base running. This is all done at full speed. You can get many reps in and lots of teaching opportunities.
Coaching Youth Baseball – Warm-Up Drill & Throwing Tip
My favorite baseball warm-up drill at the start of practice is to have half the players at the pitchers mound (for 8U) or at the short stop position (for 10U)
Youth Baseball Baserunning Drills – Baserunning Relay Drill
This is one of the youth baseball baserunning drills I created for my 8U team. It is designed for younger players to help reinforce the concept of running through
Youth Baseball Baserunning Drill – Running 1 through 4
This is one of my favorites for youth baseball coaching and I don't see other teams doing in our league. It is a simple base running drill that I call
T-Ball Pickle Drill
In just my second season of coaching T-Ball, I found that the kids loved the drill called Pickle. It helps the kids learn to throw and catch since they
Baseball Skills and Drills – Three in One Drill
We use one drill to work on 3 skills: baserunning, sliding and throwing. Best part of all--the team loves it. :-) Three in One Drill Wet a spot in outfield so
Baseball Speed Drills – 1st Base Drill and Crossfire
Give these baseball speed drills a try to work on speed as well as accuracy with your team. When you use both of these in a practice you'll be
Relays & Competition for Fundamental Baseball Skills
I haven't had a team that doesn't love competing with each other in practice. These mini competitions and relays are perfect for teaching and reinforcing fundamental baseball skills. Baserunning Drill Split
Baseball Training Drills – End of Practice Relay
My end of practice relay drill is one of our favorite baseball training drills. We play this randomly at the end of our practice. It helps the players learn
Youth Baseball Baserunning Drills – Runner Bucket Ball
One of the ever popular youth baseball baserunning drills, the bucket drill, can be taken to another level when you make this change. The addition of runners to the bucket
Baseball Practice Drills – Baserunning-Conditioning Drill
These baseball practice drills are dual purpose-conditioning and base running. You will see rapid improvements in your players after implementing these in your baseball practices. Conditioning/Baserunning Drill Have an equal number