Hitting

Top Drop Drill

Instructions

• Hitter sets up even with the plate, while partner or coach stands on a bucket on the other side of the plate
• Partner holds a ball at their shoulder height, above the front of the plate
• Partner then drops the ball straight down
• Hitter should be watching the dropped ball and try to hit it back up the middle
• 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
    • Chair