Hitting
Off-Speed Front Toss
Instructions
• Screen set up 30 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach underhand throws the ball down the middle of the plate at a very slow speed from behind the screen
• Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle, working on waiting for the ball to get to them
• Focus should be on keeping the head and hands back, and driving the ball up the middle
• 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 Intermediate
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Age Range 6-18 years
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Equipment Needed
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- Home plate
- And a bucket of baseballs
