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.
Instructions
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
At a Glance
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- home plate
- and a bucket of baseballs
Quick Actions
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