Hitting Drills
Successfully hitting a baseball requires tremendous skill. Thousands of swings are needed to develop the perfect swing for one successful at-bat. A variety of hitting drills should be used to improve swing mechanics to help hitters understand how and where to hit the baseball correctly.
The Drills
Inside Pitch Drill
Use the Inside Pitch Drill to help hitters get the proper feel for using the hips and hands together on the inside pitch. Many young hitters will try to hit the inside pitch without rotating the hips. This will usually result in a weak hit off the handle of the bat or a foul ball to the opposite field from swinging late. The hips and...
Outside Pitch Drill
The outside pitch drill is great for teaching hitters how to control there hands during the swing. The drill should be performed as in the picture to the left. The tosser should be about 15 feet away from the batter and to the side as in soft toss either sitting or standing (I prefer standing). Toss the ball to the center of the...
Overhand Short Toss (up & in)
The Overhand Short Toss Drill is a great drill for isolating the high and inside pitch. This drill can be done with hitters of all ages. And the tosser is able to put the ball into the zone with consistency, while the batter is able to get lots of swings. Coaches, you will love this drill because you can work the entire team...
Overhand Short Toss (up & away)
The Overhand Short Toss Drill is a great drill for isolating the high and outside pitch. This drill can be done with hitters of all ages. And the tosser is able to put the ball into the zone with consistency, while the batter is able to get lots of swings. Coaches, you will love this drill because you can work the entire team...
Underhand Short Toss (down & away)
A simple and effective drill for working on hitting the low and outside pitch. Also a great drill for hitters of all ages. The tosser is able to put the ball into the zone with consistency, while the batter is able to get lots of swings. Coaches, you will love this drill because you can work the entire team in a short amount of time...
Underhand Short Toss (down & in)
This is one of my favorite drills for isolating the low and inside pitch. It is a simple drill that is extremely effective for young hitters as well as high school, college and even professional hitters. The tosser is able to put the ball into the zone with consistency, while the batter is able to get lots of...
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