Warmup Drill: Easy Warmup Routine to Get Ready for Batting Practice (Baseball & Softball)
Hitter-specific warmup focusing on hip mobility, shoulder rotation, and progressively faster swings. Feel explosive and ready to hit.
How to Run This Drill
- Begin with light movement to raise body temperature: jogging, jumping jacks, or similar.
- Progress to dynamic stretches: torso rotations, hip circles, shoulder stretches.
- Perform wrist and forearm activation: wrist circles, squeezes, forearm stretches.
- Start with light dry swings focusing on mechanics and rhythm.
- Add a weighted bat or donut for 5-10 resistance swings to activate muscles.
- Progress to faster swings building toward game speed. Finish with relaxed full swings to find your timing.
Coaching Points
- Hip mobility is key for hitters
- Torso rotation prepares rotational power
- Weighted swings activate fast-twitch muscles
- Progress from slow to game speed
- Finish feeling explosive and ready
- Same routine before every BP and game
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
WarmupHitting
Focus Areas
Dynamic Warm-Ups
Age Groups
11-1213-1415-1617-1818+9-10
Players
1-20 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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