Hitting Drill: Zombies and Survivors (Baseball & Softball)

Exciting wiffle ball hitting game where players must hit line drives past the coach to survive. Eliminated players become "zombies" in the field who can return to hitting by catching fly balls.

Instructions

Coach pitches wiffle balls to batters. Players must hit line drives past the coach to stay alive. Players who fail to hit line drives become "zombies" and play defense. Zombies can return to hitting by catching fly balls. Game continues until time runs out or one survivor remains.

Coaching Points

Use wiffle balls for safety
Emphasize line drive contact over power
Keep eliminated players engaged as zombies
Zombies should actively try to catch balls
Adjust pitching based on skill level
Make the zombie theme fun and engaging

At a Glance

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Duration

20 minutes

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Players

6-15 players

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Equipment Needed

wiffle balls
wiffle bat
gloves

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Difficulty

beginner

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