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Soft Toss

  Posted Nov 01/15 by Shawn Lockhart for Better Coaches

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Objective

  • Gives players an opportunity to work on specific areas of their swing.

Equipment

  • Basballs (10-15)
  • Sock Screen / Fence
  • Bat

Description

  • Players can do this in pairs or in groups of three (each group needs 6-10 baseballs).
  • Have players find an area next to a screened fence or the side of a batting cage.
  • Get one player to kneel in front and to the side of the hitter and toss a ball with little or no arc in front of them.
  • After the hitter has had 10-15 quality swings, get the players to switch.

Tips

  • The ball should be accurately tossed above the batters waist with little or no arc.
  • The pitcher should keep the delivery consistent so the hitter can find his/her timing.
  • Make sure hitter is striding and pivoting correctly, rotating hips, and throwing their hands straight to the ball.
 

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