Step & Launch
Purpose
Players learn how to step into the ball and get their hips into their swing
Set up
- Each player should have their own bat
- Spread out cones around the field where the players will face a fence, not too close together
- Give each kid a softball
Execution
1. This drill is designed to teach kids about stepping, weight distribution and turning at the hips.
2. Players will spread out around the field at each cone, facing a fence with their bat, batting tee and ball.
3. On ‘go’ they will begin hitting their softballs into their fence or net, focusing on stepping and turning at the hips.
Coaching Tips
weight from back to front, stepping properly and getting their hips into the swing.
Make It Easier
Players can practice the fundamentals for this drill with ‘air swings’ until they feel comfortable hitting the ball off the tee.
Make It Harder
Start immediately with the ball off the tee using the fundamentals discussed in this drill.