The Split Grip Tee Drill is good for players that might be rolling over or clipping the ball on contact. Setup Setup a tee in the middle third of the plate at belt high. Directions The player is going to grip the handle of the bat, putting some distance between their hands. When ready the […]
Front Foot Over Back Foot Hitting Drill
The Front Foot Over Back Foot Tee Drill will work on how players move forward to strike the ball. Setup Set up a tee. The player should stand in their batting stance. Use a ball or some other type of marker and place it in front of their back foot. Directions The player is going […]
Rhythmic Steps Hitting Drill
The Rhythmic Steps Tee Drill is great for getting a good rhythm and loosening up. Setup Set up a tee. The player will begin in an athletic position with their feet about shoulder-width apart. Directions Begin by taking small stepping motions, alternating the front and back feet. Meanwhile, the hands can make small circles with […]
Out-Front Tee Hitting Drill
The Out-Front Tee Drill is good for learning how to drive through the ball. Setup Place a tee and ball out front about 1 to 2 feet in front of the batter’s front foot. Directions The player is going to perform standard tee practice. The player should focus on keeping the bat inside the zone […]
Oppo Front Toss Hitting Drill
The Oppo Front Toss Drill is a great drill to practice good balance and timing. Setup Set up a screen slightly askew and opposite the batter: use the left side of the field for lefties or the right side of the field for righties. Directions The coach will begin tossing baseballs to the player. The […]
The Screen Hitting Drill
The Screen Drill is good for staying inside the ball while simultaneously practicing hitting inside pitches. Setup This drill can be done with a front toss or with a tee. Setup a screen on the outside 1/3rd of home plate. Place the tee on the inside 1/3rd of home plate. The player should be one […]