Hitting

Color Front Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 30 feet from the plate, hitter sets up even with the plate
• The balls in the bucket should each have a green, blue, or red circle on them
• Coach overhand throws the ball down from behind the screen
• Hitter hits the green and blue balls, calling out the color, and takes the red balls
• If a player is struggling seeing the colors, slow down the speed of the pitches
• Hitter should focus on tracking the balls and seeing their colors and then reacting quickly to hit or take the pitch
• 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
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Markers