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