Tee Derby

This drill helps kids understand the importance of the weight shift when generating power. When done correctly, this drill will demonstrate that a level or downward swing plane actually drive the ball further than an uppercutting swing.

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Short Hop Showdown

Here's a great drill to practice proper fielding technique for short hops. This drill is effective because it forces players to focus on the bouncing ball all the way into their glove. It also reduces the tendency for players to look up before the short hop is securely in their glove.

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Clap Drill

Here's a gerat drill that teaches the hitter to keep her hands back and wait on the ball, while improving their reaction times.

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Power Trigger Drill

This drill helps the batter feel their trigger position/their hands during their swing. This drill can also be run with the coach tossing the ball to the batter instead of using the tee.

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Footwork Tennis

In this drill that focuses on improves fielding footwork (crossover, drop step), players throw pop flies from one side of the “tennis court” to the other.

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