Hitting

Low Tee Mini Bat

Instructions

• Tee set up in front of the middle of the plate, at the bottom of the strike zone
• Hitter sets up even with the plate, while partner places a ball on the tee
• Hitter hits the ball using a mini bat
• Objective is to be able to adjust the body to get on plane with the pitch while hitting it back up the middle
• Focus on the hitter’s ability to use side bend and tilt to make adjustments based on pitch height
• Great for hitters that either lack adjustability with their body or hitters that tend to straighten up as they swing
• Partners switch after 10 swings

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Tee
    • Baseballs
    • Net or screen to hit into
    • Mini bat