Hitting

Knob Inside the Ball Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 18-20 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 slow to medium speed from behind the screen
• Hitter focuses on hitting the ball back up the middle, while visualizing and feeling the knob of the bat staying inside 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