Hitting Drill: 1-2-3 Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Fundamental tee drill that breaks down the swing into three components: load, stride, and swing, teaching proper sequence and timing. Teaches players to compartmentalize different parts of the swing and maintain balance throughout.
How to Run This Drill
- Tee set up slightly in front of the middle of the plate
- Hitter sets up even with the plate, while other partner puts a ball on the tee
- Hitter gets ready, looks forward to visualize a pitcher
- Partner then calls out "1, 2, 3" pausing after each number, on each number hitter will
- 1: Load by shifting weight to back foot and coiling
- 2: Hitter strides while staying balanced, hands separate and coil further
- 3: Hitter swings and hits the ball
- Hitter tries to hit the ball back up the middle. Player calling out 1,2, 3 can vary timing so player feels seperation between different phases of the swing.
- Partners switch after 5 swings
Coaching Points
- 1 = Load: Weight shifts to back foot, hands load back
- 2 = Stride: Front foot strides, hands stay back
- 3 = Swing: Rotate and drive through the ball
- Pause between each number to feel each position
- This teaches the proper hitting sequence
- Hit ball back up the middle every time
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Equipment Needed
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