“Around The Horn” Defense Drill

Purpose Infielders learn to make throws to possible double play situations. Set Up Infielders take their positions. Execution Catcher rolls the ball out in front of home, fields it and throws to first. First

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Batting Tee Pitching Drill

Purpose Pitchers work on keeping their fingertips down all the way through the throw. Set Up Place a batting tee behind the pitcher. Execution Coach says "Go." Pitcher picks the ball up off the

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Relay Throwing Drill

Purpose This drill allows athletes to perfect relay throws from outfield to infield to catcher. Set Up Outfielder sets up in outfield. Infielder sets up at edge of infield. Second infielder sets up

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Paper Cup Pitching Drill

Purpose This drill prevents the pitcher from reverse spinning their back foot on the throw. Set Up Place a paper cup behind the pushoff foot along the edge of the rubber. Execution Coach tells

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Perfect Outs Defense Drill

Purpose The purpose of this drill is to improve general team defense. Set Up Have players take their positions on the field. Coach is at-bat. Execution Defense is required to make a certain number

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Throwing Footwork Progression

Purpose Outfielders learn proper footwork to gather themselves, plant, point the glove, hop and turn, and finish. Set Up Set three cones in an open space, approximately 1 yard apart. Player begins facing

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Stride Box Hitting Drill

Purpose The stride box helps player keep foot closed and maintain a firm front side Set Up Make a stride box by nailing together two 2x4’s (each roughly 12" long) into an L-shape.

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Baseball Tutorials

Youth Baseball Drills

Hi Coach - welcome to the site! Below, you'll find four great videos covering different aspects of coaching youth baseball. All of these clips are samples from the "Youth Baseball Mastery"

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