Category: Coaching

Purpose: Primarily for throwing, but will also impress the opposition if done right. Suggested to use your regulars and one extra with two catchers.The fungo hitter hits from behind the mound area on all outfield throwing. LF- (hit two)Base hit down just inside foul...

I call this the relay shuttle drill. It's great for a number of skill learning activities and can be adjusted for a variety of skill levels. This drill is particularly effective for practicing sliding techniques for beginners, as it encourages teamwork and...

Here is a fun drill we call "County Fair." Our team of 12-year olds love it, and it gives them exposure to nearly every aspect of baseball defense. During the drill, players rotate through various positions, allowing them to sharpen their skills in diverse situations....

"50" This is an infield drill. Players at their spots, one coach fungoes, another times how fast the fungoed ball reaches first base. Players must make 50 straight plays in less than 4.5 seconds each. Any mistake returns count to zero. You can make the time whatever...

Too many times we as coaches think we have to hit fly balls with a bat to our outfielders for every practice. Some problems arise when we consistently attempt this feat: an inability to hit a good fly ball, fly balls that don't challenge our players, and a lot of...