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...
Outfield Fundamentals
Outfield Ready Position Fly Ball Catching & Throwing Technique Ground Ball Fielding Technique
Home to First Base Drill
Purpose Teaches how to properly approach first base, by running straight through the base and not lunging when they get close. Set Up Players line up along the backstop behind...
Perfect Swing Drill
Purpose Develops rhythm , timing and visualization skills Set Up Player stands at home plate with a bat. Instructions Player gets in batting stance and attempts to take the...
Top Hand/Bottom Hand Hitting Drill
Purpose Promotes a short, quick swing 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 angle to the player....
Sideways Drive Pitching Drill
Purpose Pitchers work on getting their back side driving, their front leg up and getting a long stride. Set Up Pitcher stands at three-quarters of regular pitching distance...
Arm Speed Pitching Drill
Purpose Helps pitchers develop power and velocity Set Up Pitcher stands on the mound (35-40 feet away). A coach or player stands beside the pitcher to feed her the balls....
Big League Baserunning
Purpose Practice basic baserunning, stealing, tag-ups and other baserunning strategies Set Up Players line up along the backstop behind home plate. The first player in line...
Tee Power Swing Drill
Purpose Improving ability to drive the ball with power Drill Setup Setup as many tees as you can, trying to limit 2-3 players per tee Each player grabs a bat and a helmet Grab...
Knee Drill for Pitching
Purpose Teaches pitcher to stay in balance while executing the windmill arm motion. Set Up Pitcher gets on knees in front of a wall, fence, net or catcher. Coach stands...
Whiffle Golf Ball Hitting Drill
Purpose Hitter works on keeping the head still when swinging and watching the ball all the way in. Set Up Batter gets into stance. Coach stands 10-15 feet away. Instructions...
Relay Drill for Fielding
Purpose Outfielders practice throwing to the relay person after a ball gets past them. Set Up Outfielder lines up about 5 yards from the outfield fence. A coach stands on the...
Foot Placement Drill for Pitching
Purpose Pitcher practices throwing from the mound, focusing on her footwork. Set Up Pitcher stands on the rubber. Catcher is behind home plate. (35-40 feet away) Instructions...
Collapse Drill for Team Defense
Purpose The purpose of this drill is to make sure players are backing up bases correctly, especially outfielders. Set Up Have players take their positions on the field,...