“Coach Knockout” Hitting Drill
Purpose A fun drill for younger kids. helps them drive the ball hard up the middle Set Up Coach puts on full protective catcher gear and sits on a chair 15-20 feet from home...
Trash Can Relay
Purpose To help improve throwing accuracy and ability to get a ball from outfield to the infield. Set Up Divide players into two teams. Position one team in a line in right...
Knee Pinch Drill
Purpose Helps prevent overstriding, while improving balance, rhythm and timing Set Up Place a batting tee and a ball directly over the plate. The batter sets up inher normal...
Ground Ball Face Off
Purpose To prepare players to field ground balls and immediately follow with a quick throw. Set Up Divide team into two single file lines that are facing each other about...
Forehand with Long Throw Drill
Purpose Teaches players the importance of visualization when it comes to hitting. Set Up Player lines up in ready position at short stop or third base Instructions Coach rolls...
Underhand Toss Drill
Purpose Helps batter swing smoothly and drive the ball. Set Up Player stands at plate or in front of net. Coach stands in front of the player and at a 45 degree or greater...
Bobble Ball Drill
Purpose This drill teaches players to pick the ball up with the bare hand, which will save 1-2 seconds on the player’s throw. Set Up Player lines up in outfield. Instructions...
Throwing and Catching with the Glove
Purpose This drill is all about exercising the proper fundamentals of throwing and catching with a glove. Set Up Players stand approximately 15-20 feet apart Instructions...
Quick Hands Drill
Purpose This drill is all about learning to get into the throwing position as quickly as possible. Set Up Players sit on the ground with legs spread open. Instructions Each...
One Hand Hitting Drill
Purpose This drill helps the player develop a short, quick, compact swing. Set Up Player kneels beside tee in front of net. Instructions 1. Coach places ball on tee and player...
One Knee Fielding Drill
Purpose This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front. Set Up Players line up in outfield. Instructions Coach slowly rolls...
Stance with Glove Out Front
Purpose This drill helps the player work on establishing a good base and fielding the ball out in front. Set Up Drill can be done anywhere on field. Coach places cones inside...
Wrist Snap and Swing Drill
Purpose Build strength and fast twitch response in forearms and wrists Set Up Player can stand anywhere on the field with a weighted bat. Instructions Hold bat straight up out...
Charge Ball Drill
Purpose This drill simulates a play when the game is on the line. There is no time to catch the ball two-handed. Player must field the ball onehanded to the side of her body...
Back Side Soft Toss
Purpose Helps player learn to hit the breaking ball by forcing her to keep her front side in Set Up Player stands at plate or in front of net. Coach stands in front of the...
Ground Ball Series
Purpose Works on fielding and fielding mechanics. Set Up You can put players at their regular positions or you can use two lines. One line would be for corner fielders and...
Smooth Motion Pitching Drill
Purpose Helps prevent pitcher from pausing at the top of her delivery Set Up Pitcher stands anywhere on the field. Instructions 1. Pitcher takes off glove and holds it with...
Heavy Bat Rotations
Purpose Build hitting strength in the forearms and wrists Set Up Player can stand anywhere on the field with a weighted bat. Instructions Player holds bat straight out in...