Hitting

Ball Down Front Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 20 feet from the plate, baseball placed 18 feet in front of plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach throws under/overhand while seated on a chair or bucket, down the middle of the plate on a line at a slow to medium speed from behind the screen
• Hitter hits the ball, with the focus on trying to throw the knob of the bat toward the placed baseball 18 feet away
• Focus should be on good quality swings, with hitters swinging with a direct path to the ball
• Partners switch after 10 swings

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Bat
    • Screen for coach to throw behind
    • Home plate
    • And a bucket of baseballs