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Hit and Run Drill

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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 min5+ players10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Runner on first, batter at the plate.
  2. 2
    Coach signals hit-and-run before the pitch.
  3. 3
    Runner takes off on the pitch. Batter must swing and put the ball in play — preferably on the ground to the right side.
  4. 4
    If batter misses, runner practices sliding into second.
  5. 5
    Rotate batter and runner after 3 reps.
Equipment Needed
  • Baseballs
  • Bat
  • Helmet
  • Bases
  • Gloves
Coaching Tips
  • ●Hitter's job is to swing no matter what — protect the runner.
  • ●Aim for the right side of the field to give the runner a clear path to third.
  • ●Runner: peek at the ball as it crosses the plate to read the swing.