Baseball Hitting Drills

Soft Toss Drill
Purpose
Works on Eye hand coordination – More batting reps
Equipment:
Bats, baseballs, Backstop
Procedure
* Have players pair up; one feeds (soft toss) and the other hits
* Player kneels opposite batter with a bucket of balls
* Player softly tosses balls into hiting zone of batter
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Baseball Hitting Tips

Stepping Out on the Pitch
This generally begins because of fear of the ball and may continue later simply because of habit. To help correct this habit, place a ball glove or something flat to the left of the hitter’s stride area (for right-handers), so they know when they are stepping out. If they realize they [...]

Baseball Hitting Mechanics

I think if you ask 100 baseball coaches the best way to hit, I think you will get 100 different variations on the theme.
Here is a short checklist to get you started.
Batting Stance
The term batting stance refers to the position of the body and bat while awaiting a pitch.
Positioning the Feet
* [...]

Baseball Pitching Drills

Pitcher Control Drill
Purpose
To help pitchers develop awareness of the strike zone.
Equipment:
Baseball field, baseball, bat, batting helmet
Procedure
* Pitchers and catchers stand at regulation distance from each other.
* The catcher stands behind home plate, and a batter stands in the batter’s box.
* The batter should [...]

Pitch Counts

These pitch count and recovery times were the opinions of 28 orthopedic surgeons and coaches. To determine these, USA Baseball Medical & Safety Advisory Committee commissioned the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, AL. ASMI sent surveys to 85 baseball experts consisting of orthopedic surgeons and coaches.
There was discussion about the definition of rest. [...]

Baseball Pitching Mechanics

This 4 step system is used primarily for mental imaging. Keep in mind that this system is from the windup.
Step 1:
To set up, both feet need to be in or around the middle of the rubber. What I mean by this is that your insteps should be on the rubber. At most you will want [...]

Baseball Catching Drills

Reaction Drill
Purpose
To work on reaction time for pop ups and increase alertness
Equipment:
Bucket of Baseballs, catcher’s gear, Field
Procedure
* Catcher at home plate in crouch position.
* Coach is 5 feet in front of catcher with a ball in each hand.
* With a flick of the [...]

Baseball Catching Skills

PRIMARY STANCE (No Runners On)
When there are no runners on, the catching stance should be a comfortable crouch, compact and relaxed.
Move your entire body to the location of the desired pitch, with your off-hand behind your back.
SECONDARY STANCE (Runners On)
Any time there is a threat of a runner stealing, you should be in the secondary [...]

Baseball Fielding Drills

Slow Roller Drill
Purpose
To work on the first baseman’s and third baseman’s abilities to field slow rollers and bunts.
Equipment:
Baseball field, baseballs
Procedure
* Place five to six baseballs in a straight line from home plate moving out toward third base, beginning about 20 feet from the home late area.
* Balls [...]

Baseball Throwing Drills

Long Toss Drill
Purpose
To develop arm strength and incorporate the technique of running through a fly ball or ground ball to get maximum power into the throw.
Equipment:
Baseball field, bats, balls
Procedure
* Once the outfielders’ arms are loose, ask them to play catch from approximately 200 to 300 feet, depending on the athletes. Shorter [...]

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