Baseball Drills
The beauty of practicing baseball drills is it won’t cost you a lot of money. Other than making sure you have the correct equipment, there isn’t much of a financial commitment.
Drills also can be done anywhere, turning your backyard or driveway into training grounds. Even if you don’t have a baseball field nearby, drills allow you to develop techniques.
- Knock Down drill – This goal of this drill is for players to knock an object (basketball, soccer ball, etc.) off a batting tee from 10-20 feet. You can change the difficulty by using smaller objects and changing the distance. This drill helps with throwing techniques and arm strength.
- Bottle Cap Drill – If you’re looking to develop your hand-eye coordination, this is a perfect drill. The aim is to hit bottle caps with a regular bat. Since battle caps have different movements when thrown, you can improve your reflexes for breaking balls. All you need for this drill is a bat and someone to pitch you the bottle caps.
- Heavy Bat Snaps – The purpose of bat snaps is to strengthen the forearms and develop a crisp swing. A weighted bat is all you need for this drill, and you can even do it in the living room. If you can not find a weighted bat, then a donut or other weighted devices can be added to a regular bat.
- Pinch-the-Knee Drill – Those looking for pitching drills, this is a great start. The goal of this drill is to develop a good pitching motion and prevent the backfoot from dragging on the release. You don’t need a ball for this drill, but if you want to add more value to your training, find a wall, fence, or net to act as a backstop.
These are just a few drills you can do to develop your skills. Be aware that these drills are only effective if you practice them. Even though you don’t need a coach or trainer to perform these drills, make sure you have someone to confirm you’re doing the drills accurately.
A quick internet search can help you find the right coach. All Fields Hitting Baseball Academy provides Baseball and Softball Coaching. We are located at 21315 Bridge St., Southfield, MI 48033. Ask any questions by calling Aaron Fields at (248) 430-0588
