Hitting Drill: The Grass Game (Baseball & Softball)
Elimination hitting game where players must hit the ball into fair territory grass on one swing. Miss or foul and you are out.
How to Run This Drill
- Set up home plate with the coach pitching from a short distance.
- Each player comes to the plate and gets exactly one swing.
- The batter must hit the ball into fair territory grass to stay alive.
- If the ball does not land in grass (foul, miss, or caught), the player is eliminated.
- Continue rounds until only one player remains as the winner.
- Great game for practicing contact and putting the ball in play.
Coaching Points
- Focus on contact - just put it in play
- Dont try to hit home runs - just hit the grass
- Builds pressure management skills
- Teaches players to battle with one chance
- Fun elimination game format
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
HittingFun Games
Focus Areas
Mechanics
Age Groups
11-127-89-10
Players
4-15 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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