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
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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
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- Home plate
- And a bucket of baseballs