Hitting
7 Ball Front Toss
Instructions
• Screen set up 18-20 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Partner sets up 7 baseballs in front of home plate numbering them 1-7
• Partner stands behind the screen flipping baseballs through all 7 zones
• After each swing the hitter calls out what zone the pitch went through
• Objective is for the hitter to have a complete understanding of what zones they are swinging at
• Focus is on hitting the ball where the zone dictates
• Ideal drill for anyone that wants to have a better understanding of plate discipline and contact points
• Partners switch after 10 swings
At a Glance
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Duration 10 minutes
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Players 1-2 players
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Difficulty Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Bat
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- Home plate
- And a bucket of baseballs