Hitting

Backside Angle Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 20 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach sets up screen to the left side of the cage, slightly angled
• Coach underhand tosses from the left side of the screen across the middle of the plate
• Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle, working on timing with the coach’s pitches
• 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 Advanced
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Screen for coach to throw behind
    • Home plate
    • And a bucket of baseballs