Hitting

Angle Flips

Instructions

• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach sets up to the opposite side of the hitter at an angle, about 10 feet away from the hitter
• Coach should make sure to be at a far enough angle to not get hit by the ball
• Coach underhand tosses the ball across the middle of the plate
• Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle, working on timing with the coach’s pitches and being sure not to rush through the drill
• Focus should be hitting the ball back up the middle, staying inside the baseball
• Partners switch after 10 swings

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Bat
    • Helmet
    • Home plate
    • And a bucket of baseballs