Hitting
Top Hand Tee
Instructions
• Tee set up slightly in front of the middle of the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate, while other partner puts a ball on the tee
• Hitter gets ready, hold bat with the hand closest to the barrel of the bat (top hand)
• Hitter places other hand (bottom hand) behind back or across chest on back shoulder
• Swinging with one hand, the hitter tries to hit the ball on a line back up the middle
• If the bat is too heavy to control with one hand, the hitter may slide their hand up on the bat
• Partners switch after 5 swings
• A short 28” bat can also be used for this drill
At a Glance
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Duration 5 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
- Tee
- Baseballs
- Net or screen to hit into (short bat can be used)
