UBC Baseball Coaching Drill: Bottom Hand Soft Toss

Gives players an opportunity to develop strength and skill in their bottom hand for hitting.

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.
Players can set up as they would with regular soft toss, however this time the hitter just swings using bottom hand.
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, have players switch.

It may be easier for the hitter to do this drill if they choke up slightly on the bat.
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 work on timing.
Make sure hitter is striding and pivoting correctly, rotating hips, and throwing their hand straight to the ball.

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