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50 drills found

Tee Work — Line Drives

Players focus on hitting line drives off a tee, reinforcing level swing mechanics.

HittingBeginner10 min7U8U9U10U11U12U

Soft Toss — Inside/Outside

Coach tosses balls from the side, alternating inside and outside locations to teach pitch recognition.

HittingIntermediate12 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Two-Strike Approach Drill

Simulates two-strike counts to teach hitters to shorten up and protect the plate.

HittingAdvanced15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Ground Ball Triangle

Three players form a triangle and field ground balls to each other, building glove work and throwing accuracy.

FieldingBeginner8 min7U8U9U10U

Backhand / Forehand Cone Drill

Players shuffle to cones and field balls hit to their backhand and forehand sides.

FieldingIntermediate10 min10U11U12U13U14U

Rapid Fire Infield

Full infield takes rapid-fire ground balls — builds game speed reactions and quick transfers.

FieldingAdvanced12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Four-Corner Throwing

Players throw to all four bases in sequence, building arm strength and accuracy at different distances.

ThrowingBeginner8 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Long Toss Progression

Structured long toss routine to build arm strength and throwing mechanics.

ThrowingIntermediate12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Home to First Sprint Drill

Practice running through first base at full speed with proper technique.

BaserunningBeginner8 min7U8U9U10U11U12U

Read the Ball — Extra Base Drill

Teaches runners to read balls off the bat and make good decisions rounding first.

BaserunningIntermediate10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Balance Point Drill

Pitcher practices lifting the knee and holding the balance point to develop rhythm and control.

PitchingBeginner8 min8U9U10U11U12U

Blocking Drill — Tennis Balls

Catchers practice blocking pitches in the dirt using tennis balls to remove fear of the ball.

CatchingBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U

Situation Scrimmage

Coach sets up specific game situations and the team plays them out live.

TeamAdvanced20 min10U11U12U13U14U

Relay & Cutoff Practice

Full team works on cutoff and relay positioning for balls hit to the outfield.

TeamIntermediate15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Classic small-group drill where one hitter chops short grounders to a line of fielders who toss it back. Builds bat control, hand-eye coordination, and quick fielding reflexes.

HittingBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Bunting Fundamentals

Teaches proper bunting technique including bat angle, body positioning, and placement down the baselines.

HittingIntermediate10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Live Batting Practice — Structured Rounds

Organized live BP with purposeful at-bats. Each round has a specific goal so hitters get the most out of every swing.

HittingIntermediate20 min10U11U12U13U14U

Hit and Run Drill

Teaches hitters to protect the runner by putting the ball in play on a hit-and-run. Runner works on reading the bat and getting a good jump.

HittingAdvanced15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Ground Ball Charging Drill

Teaches infielders to attack slow rollers and choppers by charging forward instead of waiting for the ball to come to them.

FieldingIntermediate10 min10U11U12U13U14U

Outfield Drop Step Drill

Trains outfielders to open their hips and take a proper drop step on fly balls hit over their heads instead of backpedaling.

FieldingIntermediate12 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Pop Fly Communication Drill

Practices calling for pop flies in traffic areas (shortstop/left field, second base/right field, pitcher/catcher) to prevent collisions.

FieldingBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Knee Drill — Arm Path

Players throw from one knee to isolate the upper body and focus on proper arm path and follow-through.

ThrowingBeginner6 min7U8U9U10U11U12U

Pickle / Rundown Drill

Teaches both runners and fielders how to handle a rundown situation. Runners work on extending the rundown; fielders work on quick tags and limiting throws.

BaserunningIntermediate12 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Relay Race Baserunning

A competitive relay race around the bases that teaches proper base-touching technique and turning at full speed.

BaserunningBeginner8 min7U8U9U10U11U12U

Pitching from the Stretch

Teaches pitchers the set position (stretch) with emphasis on coming set, checking the runner, and delivering a quick pitch to the plate.

PitchingIntermediate12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Towel Drill — Arm Extension

Pitcher snaps a small towel toward a target to build proper arm extension and release point without stressing the arm.

PitchingBeginner8 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Pitch Location Grid

Pitcher works on hitting specific spots in the zone using a target grid or numbered zones, building control and confidence.

PitchingAdvanced15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Catcher's Throw-Down Drill

Catchers practice receiving a pitch and making a quick, accurate throw to second base to throw out a stealing runner.

CatchingAdvanced12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Framing Drill — Thumb Turns

Teaches catchers to receive borderline pitches and frame them into the strike zone with subtle glove movements.

CatchingIntermediate10 min10U11U12U13U14U

First and Third Situations

Practices defensive responses to the common first-and-third scenario where the runner on first steals to draw a throw and let the runner on third score.

TeamAdvanced15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Full-team defensive drill where the defense must record 21 outs (a full 7-inning game) without making an error. Builds focus and accountability.

TeamIntermediate15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Base Backup Drill

Teaches every fielder where to back up on different types of hits and throws. Emphasizes that everyone has a job on every play.

TeamBeginner12 min8U9U10U11U12U

Infield Slow Roller — Bare Hand Drill

Third basemen and pitchers practice charging slow rollers and making bare-hand pickups with an accurate throw to first.

FieldingAdvanced10 min10U11U12U13U14U

One-Hand Hitting Drill

Hitters take swings using only their top hand or bottom hand to isolate and strengthen each arm's role in the swing.

HittingIntermediate12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Walking Tee Drill

Hitter takes a slow walk-up stride and hits off the tee to groove the timing of weight transfer and hip rotation.

HittingBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U

Front Toss / Flip Drill

Coach flips balls underhand from behind an L-screen directly in front of the hitter. Builds timing, barrel accuracy, and rhythm.

HittingBeginner12 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

High Tee / Low Tee Drill

Alternating the tee between belt-high and knee-high teaches hitters to adjust their swing plane for different pitch locations.

HittingIntermediate10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Short Hop Drill

Infielders and first basemen practice picking short hops cleanly — the most common tough play in the infield.

FieldingIntermediate8 min10U11U12U13U14U

Double Play Turn Drill

Middle infielders practice receiving a throw at second base and turning a double play — footwork, transfer, and throw to first.

FieldingAdvanced15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Fly Ball Drop Step & Crossover

Outfielders work on the two key first movements for fly balls: the drop step for balls over their head and the crossover step for balls to the side.

FieldingBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Wrist Flick Drill

Isolates the wrist snap to develop backspin and the feel for proper release. A quick warm-up drill for any age group.

ThrowingBeginner5 min7U8U9U10U11U12U

Crow Hop & Throw Drill

Outfielders practice the crow hop — a small jump-step before throwing — to build momentum and arm strength on long throws.

ThrowingIntermediate10 min10U11U12U13U14U

Sliding Drill — Pop-Up Slide

Teaches proper sliding technique starting with dry slides on grass, progressing to sliding into a base.

BaserunningBeginner10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Lead Off & Steal Drill

Runners practice taking a lead off first base, reading the pitcher, and getting a explosive jump on a steal attempt.

BaserunningIntermediate12 min10U11U12U13U14U

Runners practice tagging up on fly balls, reading the catch, and sprinting to the next base. Essential situational baserunning.

BaserunningIntermediate10 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Pick-Off Move Drill

Pitchers practice their pick-off move to first base from the stretch position. Teaches quick feet, deception, and accuracy.

PitchingIntermediate10 min10U11U12U13U14U

Flat Ground Bullpen

Pitcher throws a full bullpen session on flat ground instead of a mound. Reduces arm stress while working on mechanics and pitch sequencing.

PitchingBeginner15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Pop-Up Footwork Drill

Catchers practice ripping off the mask, finding the ball, and tracking pop-ups behind home plate with proper footwork.

CatchingIntermediate8 min8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

Bunt Defense Drill

Full infield practices bunt defense coverage — who charges, who covers which base, and where the throw goes based on the situation.

TeamIntermediate15 min10U11U12U13U14U

Infield/Outfield (Pre-Game Routine)

The classic pre-game infield/outfield routine. Teaches players the sequence and gives them reps at game speed before the first pitch.

TeamBeginner12 min10U11U12U13U14U