Hitting Drill: Back Foot Cone Tee (Baseball)
Tee drill using a cone constraint behind back foot to prevent spinning and teach direct energy transfer through the ball.
Instructions
Tee set up in front of the middle of the plate Hitter sets up even with the plate, while partner places a ball on the tee A cone is placed directly behind and against the back foot Objective is to hit the ball back up the middle without hitting the cone with the back foot when rotating Focus is on a direct energy transfer to the ball and avoid spinning Ideal for hitters that sit and spin on the back leg Partners switch after 5 swings
Coaching Points
- Don't hit the cone with back foot when rotating
- Prevents sitting and spinning on back leg
- Forces direct energy transfer to ball
- Back foot should pivot, not spin in place
- For hitters who spin instead of drive
- Clean rotation without dragging back side
At a Glance
- Tee
- baseballs
- net or screen to hit into
- cone
Quick Actions
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