Hitting
1-2-3 Drill
Instructions
• Tee set up slightly in front of the middle of the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate, while other partner puts a ball on the tee
• Hitter gets ready, looks forward to visualize a pitcher
• Partner then calls out “1, 2, 3” pausing after each number, on each number hitter will:
1: Hitter loads shifting weight to back foot
2: Hitter strides while staying balanced, hands separate to move back from the shoulder
3: Hitter swings and hits the ball
• Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle
• Partners switch after 5 swings
At a Glance
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Duration 10 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Beginner
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Tee
- Baseballs
- Net or screen to hit into
