Hitting

Change-Up Front Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 30 feet from the plate, hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach underhand throwsthe ball down the middle of the plate on a line at a medium to fast speed from behind the screen
• Hitter hits the ball back up the middle of the cage
• Every couple of tosses, the coach throws a change-up at a slow speed
• The coach should check the position the player is in, making sure they have not started their swing before the change-up gets to them
• If the player has already started their swing, the player should focus on being under better control and not anticipating and jumping at pitches
• Partners switch after 10 swings

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