Hitting Drill: Zombies and Survivors (Baseball & Softball)
Fun hitting game where players must hit line drives to survive. Those who fail become zombies playing defense.
How to Run This Drill
- Coach pitches wiffle balls to batters from a short distance.
- Survivors must hit line drives past the coach to stay alive.
- If a batter fails to hit a line drive (pop-up, grounder, miss), they become a zombie.
- Zombies go to the field and play defense.
- Zombies can return to hitting by catching a fly ball off a survivor batter.
- Game continues until time runs out or only one survivor remains.
Coaching Points
- Rewards line drives - the best type of contact
- Creates pressure to execute
- Zombies stay engaged by playing defense
- Fun twist on batting practice
- Great way to end practice
Quick Actions
At a Glance
Categories
HittingFun Games
Focus Areas
Mechanics
Age Groups
11-127-89-10
Players
6-15 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
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