Hitting

Side Toss

Instructions

• Hitter sets up even with the plate, while partner kneels on the other side of the plate about 8 feet away
• Partner tosses a ball to the front part of the plate
• Hitter should load, stay behind the ball, and make contact with the ball just in front of the front hip.
• Partners switch after 10 swings

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Bucket of baseballs
    • Bat
    • Helmets