4-Point Game
Purpose Works on reaching base and advancing runners in a fun, game-like environment Set Up Split your players into three even teams of roughly 4-5 players each. Each team...
Backhand Drill
Purpose To practice fielding the ball with a backhanded catch. (Note: a backhand catch is when a player has to cross their body with the glove hand in order to catch the ball....
High Low Toss Drill
Purpose Improves vision, bat speed and timing Set Up For younger teams, assign a coach or parent helper to each player, who will act as the tosser. Older players can partner...
Reaction Drill
Purpose To improve a player reaction time when fielding. Set Up Make a square with 4 cones spread about 15 feet apart from each other. Coach stands in the middle with 4 tennis...
Three Line Sliding
Purpose Teaches players how to slide with proper technique, both back to the base and advancing to the next base Set Up You can do this drill in the infield or set up four...
Tee Derby
Purpose Helps kids understand the importance of the weight shift when generating power. Set Up Set up the tee at home plate or any open space in the outfield. One player is at...
Four Square
Purpose To practice fielding ground balls in a fun, competitive way. Set Up Divide team into groups of four. Make a square shape with each foursome. One player should be at...
Short Hop Showdown
Purpose To practice proper fielding technique for short hops. Set Up Divide team into pairs, players line up across from each other forming two lines about 15 ft apart....
Line Drive Contest
Purpose Helps train players to swing with a line drive swing path. Adds some fun and intensity to your practices. Set Up Divide your players up into three teams. One team...
Towel Bat Drill
Purpose Increase bat speed through underloaded training. This also makes a great warm-up drill. Set Up Take an old or cracked bat. Saw it off just above the trademark and...
Jump Pivot Triangle Fielding Drill
Purpose To improve throwing speed and jump pivot technique. Set Up Group players into threes and have them stand in a triangle shape with 30 feet between each player. All...
Sit and Throw Drill
Purpose To warm-up the wrists and arms and practice proper rotation on the ball. Set Up Arrange players into pairs based on their abilities. Players should sit crosslegged...
SAC Fly to Score
Purpose Teaches players how to tag up and score on a sacrifice fly. Set Up Set up three outfielders in their positions, and a catcher at home. The remaining players line up...
Clap Drill
Purpose Teaches hitter to keep her hands back and wait on the ball. Set Up Batter gets in normal stance by tee. Coach stands, kneels or sits nearby. You can create your own...
Fast Hands Drill
Purpose Develops fast hands for hitting. Set Up Batter gets into stance at home plate or another location on field. Coach stands to batter’s side. Instructions Batter...
Call Out Location Drill
Purpose Batter practices hitting the ball where it is pitched. Set Up Batter gets into stance at home plate. Coach stands 10-15 feet away with wiffle balls. Instructions...
Power Trigger Drill
Purpose Helps batter feel their trigger position/their hands during their swing. Set Up Set up a tee in front of a net. Batter stands next to the tee. Need an elastic cord...
Delay Steal
Purpose Helps players learn to read the pitcher and infielders, and get a great jump on the delayed steal. Set Up You can run this drill in the infield, or set up a first base...