Hitting Drill: Backside Angle Toss (Baseball & Softball)
Advanced front toss drill with tosser positioned behind and to the side, forcing hitter to stay back and use proper swing path.
How to Run This Drill
- Screen set up 20 feet from the plate
- Hitter sets up even with the plate
- Coach sets up screen to the left side of the cage, slightly angled
- Coach underhand tosses from the left side of the screen across the middle of the plate
- Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle, working on timing with the coach's pitches
- Focus should be hitting the ball back up the middle, staying inside the baseball
- Partners switch after 10 swings
Coaching Points
- Coach positioned on backside/pull side
- Underhand toss across middle of plate
- Hitter must stay inside the ball
- Can't cheat and pull off
- Forces proper swing mechanics
- Hit ball back up the middle
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Equipment Needed
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