Warmup Drill: Easy Warmup Routine to Get Ready for Batting Practice (Baseball & Softball)
Targeted warmup routine designed specifically to prepare hitters for batting practice, including weighted bat work and swing-specific movements.
Instructions
Begin with light cardiovascular movement to raise body temperature. Progress to upper body dynamic stretches focusing on shoulders, torso rotation, and hip mobility. Perform wrist and forearm activation exercises. Start with light dry swings focusing on mechanics and feel. Add weighted bat or donut for resistance swings to activate fast-twitch muscles. Perform vision tracking exercises. Include progressively faster swings building to game speed. Finish with a few relaxed full swings to establish rhythm and timing. Hitters should feel loose and explosive, ready to hit.
Coaching Points
- Never skip rotational core warmup - hitting is a full-body movement
- Weighted bat work should be controlled, not maximum effort
- Focus on quality of swing mechanics during warmup
- Vision tracking helps prepare for pitch recognition
- Build swing speed gradually - start smooth, end explosive
- Mental visualization during warmup improves performance
At a Glance
- bats
- weighted bats or donut
- batting gloves
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