Hitting Drill: Live Batting Practice (Baseball & Softball)
Standard batting practice allowing players to hit freely. Save coaching for drill work - BP should be fun and build confidence.
How to Run This Drill
- Set up with a bucket of balls and a coach or player throwing (or pitching machine).
- Let each batter take their swings and have fun. This is not the time for heavy coaching.
- Resist the urge to tinker with mechanics during live BP. Make mental notes of issues and address them in drill sessions.
- For older players, mix in situational work: bunting, hit-and-run, moving runners over.
- Give each player enough swings to find a rhythm and build confidence.
- Keep the pace moving so all players get adequate reps.
Coaching Points
- Let players hit and have fun - save coaching for drills
- Resist tinkering during free hitting
- Make mental notes for later drill work
- Older players can work on situational hitting
- Build confidence through successful swings
At a Glance
- bat
- net-or-screen
- baseballs or softballs
Quick Actions
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