Hitting

Whiffle Ball Toss

Instructions

• Hitter sets up in hitting stance in open area, coach 15 feet in front of them
• Coach underhand throws the whiffle ball or plastic golf ball down the middle of the plate on a line
• Hitter hits the whiffle ball or plastic golf ball
• Focus should be on hand-eye coordination and hitting line drives back towards the coach
• Partners switch after 10 swings
• If done in an open space, other players can pick up the whiffle balls while the coach tosses
• To add a degree of difficulty, coaches can throw pitches inside and outside
• To add a degree of difficulty, hitters can use their top or bottom hands separately to hit

At a Glance
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Bat
    • Bucket or bag of small whiffle balls or plastic golf balls