Fun Drill: Coach-Pitch Scrimmage (Baseball)

A structured scrimmage where the coach pitches and players are divided into teams small hitting teams (3-5 players). Each team bats until they get 3 outs, then rotates. Great for game-like reps in a controlled environment.

Coach-Pitch Scrimmage - Baseball Drill Video

How to Run This Drill

Divide players into 2-3 equal teams based on roster size (e.g., 12 players = 3 teams of 4, 10 players = 2 teams of 5)
One team bats while the other team(s) field all positions
Coach pitches from a comfortable distance, throwing strikes to keep the pace moving
The batting team hits until they record 3 outs (or a set number of outs), then rotates out
Next team comes up to bat, fielding team adjusts positions
Continue rotating through all teams for multiple innings
Adjust the out count (2 outs, 4 outs) based on time and number of players to ensure everyone gets quality at-bats
For 3 teams: one bats, one fields infield, one fields outfield, then rotate all three

Coaching Points

Throw hittable pitches to keep the game moving
Rotate fielding positions each inning so players get reps at multiple spots
Put players that play different positions on same team so defense is balanced
With smaller groups (8-10), use 2 teams; with larger groups (12+), use 3-4 teams to reduce standing around
Adjust outs per inning based on time: fewer outs means more rotation, more outs means longer at-bats per team
Encourage baserunning decisions by placing runners just like a real game
Use this as a chance to coach situational play without stopping the action too often