Hitting Drill: Easy T-Ball Hitting Drill (Baseball & Softball)
Simple team tee work drill for young players focusing on basic swing mechanics and making contact.
How to Run This Drill
- Set up batting tee at proper height for each player (belly button level)
- Put all players in stance with feet shoulder-width apart
- Hands together on bat
- On coaches command, all players swing making contact with tee or ball
- Swing level through the ball
- Follow through and watch the ball fly
Coaching Points
- Start with no ball - getting players accustomed to just swing and aiming for the tee
- Once a ball is used, emphasize keeping your eye on it and swinging through the baseball
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Categories
Hitting
Focus Areas
Tee WorkT Ball
Age Groups
4-67-8
Players
1-8 players
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment Needed
- batting tee
- t-balls
- bat
- helmet
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