Hitting
4 Corners
practice for drag, squeeze, and sacrifice bunts
Badminton
fine tune weak areas of a player's swing by using a smaller
Bat Speed
increases a player's bat speed
BROOMSTICK
increases concentration on point of contact
Bunting Technique
improves a player's bunting technique
Colored Ball
improves reaction time and critical thinking at the plate
Hip Turner
Develops quicker hips and the relationship of hip speed to the entire swing
HIT OR DIE!!
helps the hitter to stay back and wait in order to hit the outside pitch
Hitting to All Fields
helps younger players learn to hit inside and outside pitches
Hitting to the Opposite Field
makes the hitter stay behind the ball and hit to their opposite side
Hula Hoop Bunting
Incorporate learning with fun and competition
Lead and Follow Hand Swings
allows a hitter to establish proper timing and power for proper ball contact
Low Outside Tee
makes players aware of the clubhead's position and the importance of keeping their eyes on the ball
One Handed Bunting
improves grip and bat angle when bunting
Pitch Behind
prevents timid hitters from backing out to avoid being hit by a pitch
Roll Away - Fence
helps players overcome fear of the ball by teaching them how to roll away from a pitch
Shortscreen
forces the hitter to think about the hitting situation by using a count
Stay Back
teaches the players to
T-Drill
helps hitters to gain a level-compact smooth swing
Two-ball soft toss count drill
Another drill to improve a hitter's vision
Separation
Creating a short swing without separation
Hitting Improvement
situations, tips and drills to improve hitting and awareness at the plate
Soft Toss Drills
series of drills to improve bat speed, motor skills, awareness, concentration and power
Teaching Hitters
a collection of drills and tips run at 3 stations for improving hitting techniques
Baseball Swing vs. Golf Swing
Will golf affect the baseball swing?
Better Vision at the Plate
encouraging an "open" stance improves vision of the pitch
Correcting Step Out
tip to correct a player's stepping away from a pitch during a swing
Fences
gets a player to bring his hands first when hitting, improving bat speed and power
Hanging Wiffle Ball
use a hanging ball as an alternative to the tee to improve hitting skill and coordination
Shorter Stroke
tips for decreasing the length of the batter's stroke
Hitting Philosophy
Mental Preparedness at the plate