Hitting Drill: Back Foot Cone Tee (Baseball & Softball)
Tee drill using a cone constraint behind back foot to prevent spinning and teach direct energy transfer through the ball.
How to Run This Drill
- 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
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Equipment Needed
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