Hitting Drill: Ball-Hit Front Toss (Baseball & Softball)
Front toss drill incorporating verbal cues ("ball"/"hit") to improve pitch tracking, timing, and visual focus.
Instructions
Screen set up 30 feet from the plate Hitter sets up even with the plate Coach throws overhand while seated on a chair or bucket, down the middle of the plate on a line at a slow to medium speed from behind the screen Hitter says “ball” when they first see the ball in the coach’s hand, and “hit” when they make contact Focus should be on good quality swings, with hitters finishing their swing and staying balanced Partners switch after 10 swings
Coaching Points
- Say "ball" when you first see it in coach's hand
- Say "hit" at contact
- Tracks ball from hand to bat
- Develops visual focus and timing
- Medium speed tosses down the middle
- Finish your swing, stay balanced
At a Glance
- Screen for coach to throw behind
- home plate
- and a bucket of baseballs
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