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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 min1+ players8U9U10U11U12U13U14U

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How to Run This Drill
  1. 1
    Set tee at belt height. Hitter takes 5 swings, driving line drives.
  2. 2
    Lower the tee to knee height. Hitter takes 5 swings, keeping the ball in the air (slight uppercut).
  3. 3
    Alternate: 1 high, 1 low for 10 total swings.
  4. 4
    Coach watches for swing adjustments — hitters should bend at the knees for low pitches, not drop their hands.
Equipment Needed
  • Adjustable batting tee
  • Baseballs
  • Bat
  • Net or fence
Coaching Tips
  • ●Low pitches: bend the knees more, don't drop the hands. Let the legs do the work.
  • ●High pitches: stay on top — hands inside, compact swing, line drive contact.
  • ●This drill exposes hitters who have only one swing for every pitch.