Hitting

Front Hip 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
• Coach underhand tosses from the left side of the screen directly at the hitter’s front hip
• Hitter works on keeping their hands inside the baseball while rotating their hips through the swing, effectively pulling the ball
• Objective is to be able to get the barrel to an extreme inside pitch while working through the ball
• Ideal for hitters that do not use their lower half or they cast their hands when swinging
• Partners switch after 10 swings

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