More from DrillsTeaches batters to track an incoming ball without flinching. Equipment: balls and glove Players needed: 3 1. Have the player act like a hitter but with a glove on. 2. Toss the ball to them and have them turn and… Read More...
This drill teaches batters to track the ball without flinching so they can stay balanced and make contact. Equipment: bucket of tennis balls Many players have a fear of the ball when you first start pitching to them. They might… Read More...
Teaches players to use proper shuffling footwork to field a ground ball cleanly. Equipment: bucket of balls, 2 cones Players needed: 3 or 4 Time: 10 minutes 1. Set up two cones about 10-15 feet apart to create a "goal"… Read More...
This drill teaches pitchers and catchers to work together on pitch location and tempo — keeping the catcher set up at the corners so the glove barely moves when the pitch is on target. Equipment: Bucket of balls, pitching plate,… Read More...
This drill teaches outfielders to communicate, call for fly balls, and apply the CF-priority rule under pressure. Equipment: bucket of balls, pitching machine, 2 bases 1. Set up the pitching machine at home plate and aim it for fly balls.… Read More...
Teaches hitters to load properly, separate their stride from their swing, and trust their eyes by tracking a small ball. Equipment: Bucket of small wiffle balls, swiftstick Players needed: 1 1. Have the batter pick up the swiftstick so they… Read More...