Hitting

Two-Ball Front Toss

Instructions

• Screen set up 30 feet from the plate
• Hitter sets up even with the plate
• Coach underhand throws two balls at the same time (with one hand) at a slow to medium speed down the middle of the plate from behind the screen
• Hitter tries to hit the best pitch of the two, driving the ball back up the middle
• Focus should be hitting the better pitch of the two and hitting the inside of the ball
• Partners switch after 10 swings

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Advanced
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Screen for coach to throw behind
    • Home plate
    • And a bucket of baseballs