Hitting Drill: Top Hand Bottom Hand Tee Work (Baseball)
One-handed tee drill using only bottom hand to develop proper hand path, extension, and bottom-hand strength.
Instructions
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
At a Glance
- Tee
- baseballs
- net or screen to hit into
- (short bat can be used)
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