Hitting Drill: Top Hand Bottom Hand Tee Work (Baseball & Softball)

One-handed tee drill using only bottom hand to develop proper hand path, extension, and bottom-hand strength.

Top Hand Bottom Hand Tee Work - Video Demonstration

How to Run This Drill

Tee set up slightly in front of the middle of the plate
Hitter sets up even with the plate, while other partner puts a ball on the tee
Hitter gets ready, hold bat with the hand closest to the knob of the bat (bottom hand)
Hitter places other hand (top hand) across chest on front shoulder to keep shoulder closed
Swinging with one hand, the hitter tries to hit the ball on a line back up the middle - holding abbreviated follow through to encourage feel and not rolling over.
Repeat the same process with the top hand.
If the bat is too heavy to control with one hand, the hitter may slide their hand up on the bat or use a small sized bat.
Partners switch after 5 swings each hand.
A short 28" bat can also be used for this drill

Coaching Points

Non swinging hand on opposite shoulder
Top/Bottom hand drives through the ball emphasizing hands through the ball
May choke up if bat is too heavy
Hit ball on a line up the middle
Develops top/bottom hand strength and path individually
Can use shorter/lighter bat if needed

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Equipment Needed

Bats

Net Or Screen

Tee

Baseballs or softballs

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