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The Swing Score, the Foundation Score, the Hitting Score, and one line on each concept stay open. The fix, the cues, the drills, and the coach's note are what a report unlocks.

Casey · 15 · Hitting Alex · 17 · Hitting Sam · 16 · Pitching

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Swing Score, Foundation, and Hitting are averages of the concept scores. The mapping lives in code. A coach cannot edit it.

Swing Score

Foundation

Hitting

ConnectionHand drift 3.3 in55
How far the hands leak off the back shoulder before the hip starts.
ForceBat speed 63.5 mph63
How fast the barrel is moving. Exit velo is a result of this, not a separate score.
PathAttack angle 0°50
Degrees the barrel is tilted at contact. Too low means the barrel dips under the hands.
TimingLoad lag 66 ms58
How late the load starts against the pitcher's first move.
AdjustabilityLocation miss 9.9 in47
How far contact misses the spot the swing was built for.
ApproachDecisions kept 5.2 of 1051
Swings and takes that match the plan. A tee clip often cannot show the count.

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Alex Moreno

Your Swing Blueprint: Stay on the line, then adjust

17 · Varsity · Bats right, throws right · Shortstop · Goal: Drive the ball in the middle of the field · High School (15+)

High School (15+). Draft age band. Needs Jeff before any age-specific number is used. The scale stays 20–80. This player is compared only with their own past. Meter lines stay where they are today.

Scouting scale 20–80. 50 = average for your level of play.

Swing Score

Swing Score 54: this is the average of the concepts on this report. Adjustability is the next step.

Your Swing Blueprint: Stay on the line, then adjust

Up 8

Swing Score was 46 on Aug 12.

Under 45
45 to 54
55 and up

Open drills in the app for the video.

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barrel

The fat end of the bat. That is the part that should meet the ball.

stay connected

Your hands and your hips start the swing together. The hands do not run off on their own.

hip-shoulder separation

The hips start to turn while the shoulders stay closed for a moment. Then the chest follows.

casting

The hands push the bat away from the body too early, before the body has started the swing.

attack angle

How much the bat is tilted up or down when it meets the ball.

oppo

The field on the same side the hitter stands. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

rollover

The bat rolls over the top of the ball, so the ball is pounded into the ground.

posted finish

After the swing or the throw, the front leg stays firm instead of collapsing.

scap load

The back shoulder blade pinches together before the swing starts.

layback

The throwing arm tips back, with the palm facing away, before the ball comes forward.

drop and drive

The back knee bends, then the back leg pushes the body toward home.

kinetic chain

The legs and hips start the move. The chest follows. The bat or the arm is last.

front toss

A partner stands a few steps in front and flips the ball underhand.

machine

A pitching machine throws the ball. A coach sets the speed. It is not a person pitching yet.

live

A person throws the ball, closer to a game. This comes after the tee and the easy flips.

3x10

Three sets of ten. Rest a little between sets.

tee

A stand that holds the ball still. No one throws.

high-cock slot

The throwing hand is up by the shoulder when the front foot lands.

glove side

The side of the body the glove is on.

line drive

The ball leaves flat, not popped up and not chopped into the ground.

bullpen

Pitchers throw in practice, usually with no batter, or with a coach hitting. It is not a game yet.

dry work

Swings or moves with no ball. You are practicing the body, not the result.

off-speed

A pitch that is slower than the fastball, such as a changeup or a curve.

pull side

The side the hitter's body turns toward. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

Swing foundations

Foundation Score

Foundation Score 56: this is the average of connection, force, and path. Path is the next step.

No earlier number

Connection

No earlier number

Connection 55: On the middle-in toss, your hands stay back until the hip goes. Hold this.

Above avg for level

Craftsman · Machine or mixed throws

Your hands and your hips move as one swing.

You already. On the middle-in toss, your hands stay back until the hip goes.

Leaking. The hands are not the first leak.

Proof. Contact on the middle of the bat.

Measured. Hand drift 3.3 in. The system scored Connection from this.

If you clean this up. This is already in the high band. Holding it is the work. Projection, not a score change.

Front Foot vs Back Foot Contact (machine) is the drill that moves this.

Force

No earlier number

Force 63: Your back heel stays down and the front leg stays firm. Hold this.

Above avg for level

Craftsman · Machine or mixed throws

How much of your body gets into the ball. Swinging harder is not the same thing.

You already. Your back heel stays down and the front leg stays firm.

Leaking. Do not chase a bigger swing.

Proof. The ball jumps when the line is true.

Measured. Bat speed 63.5 mph. The system scored Force from this.

If you clean this up. This is already in the high band. Holding it is the work. Projection, not a score change.

Feet Together Machine Rounds is the drill that moves this.

Path

Up 11

Path 50: Knee-high flips still drop the fat end of the bat. Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle would push this toward 55.

Average for level

Journeyman · Toss station

The bat stays on a line through the ball, instead of dipping under it or chopping down.

You already. The line holds on a belt-high flip.

Leaking. Knee-high flips still drop the fat end of the bat.

Proof. Low flips are popped or topped.

Missiles, not moonshots.

Measured. The tilt of the bat when it meets the ball 0°. The system scored Path from this.

If you clean this up. Projection 55, 55 and up. Not a score change.

Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle is the drill that moves this.

Hitting concepts

Hitting Score

Hitting Score 52: this is the average of timing, adjustability, and approach. Adjustability is the next step.

No earlier number

Timing

No earlier number

Timing 58: You are on time for the pitch you want. Hold this.

Above avg for level

Craftsman · Machine or mixed throws

You start your move when the ball is on the way, so you meet it out in front.

You already. You are on time for the pitch you want.

Leaking. The pitch you do not want still rushes the swing.

Proof. Middle-in contact is on time.

Measured. Load lag 66 ms. The system scored Timing from this.

If you clean this up. This is already in the high band. Holding it is the work. Projection, not a score change.

Drills coming is the drill that moves this.

Adjustability

No earlier number

Adjustability 47: A down-and-away flip still gets the middle-pitch swing. Angle Toss (FH / BH) would push this toward 55.

Average for level

Journeyman · Easy flip

You can change the swing when the ball is higher, lower, inside, or away.

You already. You cover the pitch you expect.

Leaking. A down-and-away flip still gets the middle-pitch swing.

Proof. That ball is a ground ball to the pull side.

Measured. Location miss 9.9 in. The system scored Adjustability from this.

If you clean this up. Projection 55, 55 and up. Not a score change.

Angle Toss (FH / BH) is the drill that moves this.

Approach

No earlier number

Approach 51: The toss does not show a count. Drills coming would push this toward 55.

Average for level

Journeyman · Easy flip

You decide before the pitch whether this is your swing, and you stick to that plan.

You already. The goal is a ball driven in the middle.

Leaking. The toss does not show a count.

Proof. No count on the file.

The toss does not show a count, and the goal is a ball driven in the middle.

Limited from video

Measured. Decisions kept 5.2 of 10. The system scored Approach from this.

If you clean this up. Projection 55, 55 and up. Not a score change.

Drills coming is the drill that moves this.

Not scored yet · we don't guess

Exit velocity Need a sensor. We do not guess.
Chase rate Need a live at-bat.
Count plan This toss does not show a count.

Video checklist · what we need next

Open-side front toss
Low and away flips
A live at-bat with counts

Station focus Next steps · Coaching cues

Station 1Path50 → 60

Station name: Stay on the line
Concept: A fat end of the bat that matches the pitch plane stays in the zone.
Drill and reps: Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle 1 round, 8 swings, before the game bat (Air Raid)
Drop Toss (incl. 2 Strike Drop Toss Whiffle) His plans do not list a count.
Cue: “Square contact rides out on a line.”
Win: Eight of ten front-toss swings at the knees leave on a line or as a ground ball.

Station 2Adjustability47 → 57

Station name: The pitch you get
Concept: One swing fits one spot.
Drill and reps: Angle Toss (FH / BH) His plans do not list a count.
Adjustability Toss (Mix / Outside) His plans do not list a count.
Cue: “Look for YOUR pitch in YOUR zone.”
Win: Six of ten mixed flips, in and away, are put in play up the middle.

What you already own

Your back heel stays down and the front leg stays firm.
On the middle-in toss, your hands stay back until the hip goes.
You are on time for the pitch you want.
Contact is on the middle of the bat when the flip is belt high.

The data shows the leak

On the lineBelt-high
Popped or toppedKnee-high
Pulled on the groundDown and away

Flaw > Fix

1ROOT CAUSE

Flaw. The line holds on a belt-high flip.

Why. August was a tee problem.

Stay on the line

“Square contact rides out on a line.”

Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle 1 round, 8 swings, before the game bat (Air Raid)
Drop Toss (incl. 2 Strike Drop Toss Whiffle) His plans do not list a count.

Flaw. On a down-and-away flip you swing the middle-pitch swing.

Why. You are on time for the pitch you want.

The pitch you get

“Look for YOUR pitch in YOUR zone.”

Angle Toss (FH / BH) His plans do not list a count.
Adjustability Toss (Mix / Outside) His plans do not list a count.

Flaw (what we see)	Why it matters	Fix and cue	Drill
1The line holds on a belt-high flip. ROOT CAUSE	August was a tee problem.	Stay on the line“Square contact rides out on a line.”	Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle 1 round, 8 swings, before the game bat (Air Raid) Drop Toss (incl. 2 Strike Drop Toss Whiffle) His plans do not list a count.
2On a down-and-away flip you swing the middle-pitch swing.	You are on time for the pitch you want.	The pitch you get“Look for YOUR pitch in YOUR zone.”	Angle Toss (FH / BH) His plans do not list a count. Adjustability Toss (Mix / Outside) His plans do not list a count.

You already turned the still ball into a line. Now we build the base under that, rep by rep.

Coach's notes

The plan Earn each step

Step 1 →Flat-bat toss.
Step 2 →Film eight swings and count the ones that stay flat.
Step 3 →Add the mixed flip only after the line is honest.
Step 4 ✓Up the middle.

The chain. The fat end of the bat drops on the low flip, the ball is popped or topped, and the down-and-away flip gets the middle-pitch swing. Fix the path and the chain breaks.

Alex, I put this front-toss clip next to your August 12 report. You are 17, you play shortstop, and you want to drive the ball in the middle of the field. Swing Score then: 46. Swing Score now: 54. That is your own August number. Missiles, not moonshots. In August the fat end of the bat worked up through a low tee. Path was 39. On this clip, middle-in, the fat end of the bat stays on the line longer and the ball jumps off the middle of the bat. Path moved from 39 to 50. Your back heel still stays down until the hip clears, and the front leg stays firm. On the middle-in toss, your hands stay with the back shoulder until the hip goes. Contact is on the middle of the bat. Do not chase a bigger swing. The line still fails when the flip is at the knees. The fat end of the bat drops under your hands and the ball is popped or topped. You fixed the still ball. A moving ball at the knees is the next step, not a new swing. Path: Journeyman on your Skill Ladder. Toss station. Cue: “Square contact rides out on a line. Go over the top of it and it dies. Pop it up and you were under it.” Pass: Eight of ten front-toss swings at the knees leave on a line or as a ground ball. None are popped up. The second miss is the pitch you do not want. On a down-and-away flip you swing the middle-pitch swing. Your hands drop, the fat end of the bat goes over the top of the ball, and it is a ground ball to the pull side. You are on time for the pitch you want. The pitch you get still gets the wrong swing, and it is not a ball driven in the middle. Adjustability: Journeyman on your Skill Ladder. Toss station. Cue: “Look for YOUR pitch in YOUR zone.” Pass: Six of ten mixed flips, in and away, are put in play up the middle. No max-intent swings. Both of those live on toss this week. The machine can wait. Live can wait.

Morgan Hale

The plan Earn each step

Step 1 →Flat-bat toss.
Step 2 →Film eight swings and count the ones that stay flat.
Step 3 →Add the mixed flip only after the line is honest.
Step 4 ✓Up the middle.

The chain. The fat end of the bat drops on the low flip, the ball is popped or topped, and the down-and-away flip gets the middle-pitch swing. Fix the path and the chain breaks.

Compare

Two of your own sessions. Only your past.

Swing Score

Aug 12

Up 8

Oct 16

Connection

Aug 12

No earlier number

Oct 16

Force

Aug 12

No earlier number

Oct 16

Path

Aug 12

Up 11

Oct 16

Timing

Aug 12

No earlier number

Oct 16

Adjustability

Aug 12

No earlier number

Oct 16

Approach

Aug 12

No earlier number

Oct 16

Hitting Skill Ladder

Still ball, then an easy flip, then a machine, then a person pitching.

Apprentice is a ball that sits still, including swings with no ball. Journeyman adds an underhand flip from a few steps away. Craftsman is a pitching machine, or a partner mixing speed and spot. Master is a person pitching. A report takes two drills for the fix. Drills from the coach's practice plans come first. Timing and Approach do not have active drills yet. Those sections say drills coming. The lines under each drill are the plain version. Anything the sheet never wrote says needs coach review.

If a coach says it

Tap a word. The coach's original wording stays on the coach screen.

High School (15+). The sheet never filed an age on these drills. Stations outside this draft say Needs Jeff.

barrel

The fat end of the bat. That is the part that should meet the ball.

stay connected

Your hands and your hips start the swing together. The hands do not run off on their own.

hip-shoulder separation

The hips start to turn while the shoulders stay closed for a moment. Then the chest follows.

casting

The hands push the bat away from the body too early, before the body has started the swing.

attack angle

How much the bat is tilted up or down when it meets the ball.

oppo

The field on the same side the hitter stands. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

rollover

The bat rolls over the top of the ball, so the ball is pounded into the ground.

posted finish

After the swing or the throw, the front leg stays firm instead of collapsing.

scap load

The back shoulder blade pinches together before the swing starts.

layback

The throwing arm tips back, with the palm facing away, before the ball comes forward.

drop and drive

The back knee bends, then the back leg pushes the body toward home.

kinetic chain

The legs and hips start the move. The chest follows. The bat or the arm is last.

front toss

A partner stands a few steps in front and flips the ball underhand.

machine

A pitching machine throws the ball. A coach sets the speed. It is not a person pitching yet.

live

A person throws the ball, closer to a game. This comes after the tee and the easy flips.

3x10

Three sets of ten. Rest a little between sets.

tee

A stand that holds the ball still. No one throws.

high-cock slot

The throwing hand is up by the shoulder when the front foot lands.

glove side

The side of the body the glove is on.

line drive

The ball leaves flat, not popped up and not chopped into the ground.

bullpen

Pitchers throw in practice, usually with no batter, or with a coach hitting. It is not a game yet.

dry work

Swings or moves with no ball. You are practicing the body, not the result.

off-speed

A pitch that is slower than the fastball, such as a changeup or a curve.

pull side

The side the hitter's body turns toward. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

Connection

Your hands and your hips move as one swing.

Apprentice

Still ball

The ball sits still on a tee. No one throws. You work on one piece.

45 Degrees Closed Drill
In everyday words. Feet set closed at about 45 degrees so the front shoulder must hold its line through the stride before the torso unwinds.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Shoulder holds, then the whole body turns.
Ball Hugs
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Connection; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Bottom Hand Tee
In everyday words. One-hand swings with the knob hand while the free hand pins the front shoulder, building control of the fat end of the bat and a closed front side.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, (short bat can be used). one-hand swings with the knob hand while the free hand pins the front shoulder, building control of the fat end of the bat and a closed front side.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Knob hand leads, shoulder stays in.
Boxing Bag Swings
In everyday words. Hitter drives the bat into a heavy bag at contact to feel a connected, supported impact position.
Set up. Use heavy bag, bat. hitter drives the bat into a heavy bag at contact to feel a connected, supported impact position.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hit the bag with the body behind it.
Connection Tee / Connection Ball Tee (Decker Bat)
In everyday words. "Connection - Connection Ball Tee & 2 K Trampoline"; "Connection T - Decker Bat & Whiffles"; "High Tee & Connection Toss".
Set up. Use connection ball, Decker bat, whiffles. "Connection - Connection Ball Tee & 2 K Trampoline"; "Connection T - Decker Bat & Whiffles"; "High Tee & Connection Toss".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Core Connection Tee
In everyday words. Tee drill that links the core to the fat end of the bat so the hitter explodes through the ball as one unit.
Set up. Use tee. tee drill that links the core to the fat end of the bat so the hitter explodes through the ball as one unit.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Arms and core move together.
Deep Tee Drill
In everyday words. Tee set back toward the catcher; the hitter must turn the fat end of the bat to a deep contact point instead of reaching the hands out early.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Let it get deep and turn it.
First Move Drill
In everyday words. Breaks out the opening move of the swing by itself; the goal is that nothing above the shoulders moves as rotation starts.
Set up. breaks out the opening move of the swing by itself; the goal is that nothing above the shoulders moves as rotation starts. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Eyes stay, body starts.
Foundations: Connection
In everyday words. Concept drill linking the hands to the chest's rotation and matching body posture to pitch height so the arms never fire on their own.
Set up. concept drill linking the hands to the chest's rotation and matching body posture to pitch height so the arms never fire on their own. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Chest turns, hands come along.
Heel-plant pause tee
In everyday words. Stride, land the front heel, pause 1 sec with hands back, then swing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Builds separation.
High / Low Tee (HL Tee, S/L Bat)
In everyday words. Tee drill run in cage pads; one version uses a short/long bat ("HL Tee (S/L Bat)"). One plan labels it "Connection - H/L Tee w/ Short Long Bat".
Set up. Use tee, short/long bat. tee drill run in cage pads; one version uses a short/long bat ("HL Tee (S/L Bat)"). One plan labels it "Connection - H/L Tee w/ Short Long Bat".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Connection - H/L Tee w/ Short Long Bat
Knee to Knob Drill
In everyday words. Hitter keeps the knob tracking close to the body, toward the front knee, as the turn begins so the hands don't cast.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 15 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Knob stays tight to the body.
Lead Arm Drills
In everyday words. Lead-arm-only swing patterns to train the front arm's role in a connected turn.
Set up. Use short bat or lead-arm trainer, tee. lead-arm-only swing patterns to train the front arm's role in a connected turn.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Lead arm stays with the turn.
Long Bat Tee (36/36-40/40)
In everyday words. Hitter swings an extra-long bat off the tee; any arm cast or disconnection is exaggerated and felt immediately.
Set up. Use long training bat, tee. hitter swings an extra-long bat off the tee; any arm cast or disconnection is exaggerated and felt immediately.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Turn it with the body, not the arms.
Mirror Drill
In everyday words. Shadow swings facing a mirror; the hitter self-checks that the head holds its spot and the spine angle survives the turn.
Set up. shadow swings facing a mirror; the hitter self-checks that the head holds its spot and the spine angle survives the turn. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Watch the head; stay in posture.
Net Drill
In everyday words. Hitter sets up close to a net; pushing the bat away from the body too early or dropping the hands sends the bat into it, so the hands must stay inside.
Set up. hitter sets up close to a net; pushing the bat away from the body too early or dropping the hands sends the bat into it, so the hands must stay inside. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Keep the hands out of the net.
Offset Closed
In everyday words. Hitter starts closed off (front foot across) and has to rotate the torso fully to pull the ball in the air, which punishes a hands-first push pattern.
Set up. Use tee, balls, net. hitter starts closed off (front foot across) and has to rotate the torso fully to pull the ball in the air, which punishes a hands-first push pattern.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Turn the chest through; the hands ride with the torso.
Olsen Drill
In everyday words. Rhythm-based tee swings for stiff, hands-first hitters, designed to get the body leading and the hands following.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Loose, body leads, hands follow.
One Handed Load
In everyday words. Rear hand alone rehearses the hand set, moving back smoothly with no dip and the body staying centered.
Set up. rear hand alone rehearses the hand set, moving back smoothly with no dip and the body staying centered. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hand goes back quietly.
PVC Bat Hugs
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Connection; no written description in the doc.
Set up. listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Connection; no written description in the doc. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
PVC Full Speed to Contact Movement
In everyday words. Full-speed PVC swings that stop at the contact spot, practicing control at real speed.
Set up. Use PVC pipe. full-speed PVC swings that stop at the contact spot, practicing control at real speed. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Full speed, stick contact.
See Saw to Contact Drill
In everyday words. Body rotation, not a hand push, delivers the fat end of the bat to contact; the shoulders tilt like a see-saw.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Rotation delivers the fat end of the bat; hands are passengers.
Seesaw Drill
In everyday words. Shoulders tip like a teeter-totter and the torso turns, which carries the fat end of the bat on through instead of the hands jabbing at the ball.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Tilt and turn; no shove.
Short Bat Bottom Hand
In everyday words. 28-inch bat in the lead hand only off the tee for control of the fat end of the bat with a closed shoulder.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, short bat (28”). 28-inch bat in the lead hand only off the tee for control of the fat end of the bat with a closed shoulder.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Lead hand, closed shoulder.
Split Grip / Warriors / Swing to the Knee Progression
In everyday words. Three-step progression posted by a coach: split-grip swings, 'warrior' position swings, then swings that finish to the knee.
Set up. Use tee, bat. three-step progression posted by a coach: split-grip swings, 'warrior' position swings, then swings that finish to the knee.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 5 each
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Progress only when the prior step is clean.
Tee Close to Belly Button
In everyday words. Tee set close to the body; any reaching with the arms produces jammed contact, so the hands have to stay in tight.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Tight hands, turn through.
Tight Tee
In everyday words. Tee set tight to the hitter so the hands have to stay inside the ball to drive it up the middle.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen. tee set tight to the hitter so the hands have to stay inside the ball to drive it up the middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 swings per turn; switch partners after 10 / 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hands inside, middle of the field.
Top Hand Deceleration Drills
In everyday words. Post-contact work on letting the rear hand bleed off bat speed smoothly so the finish stays in posture rather than yanking the hitter open.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Top hand guides, then brakes.
Top Hand Drill: Compact Path
In everyday words. Top-hand-only swings keeping that hand close to the body on the way to the ball.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. varies
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Top hand stays tight.
Two Part Swing Tee
In everyday words. HF: Timing column.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Wrist Strength Tee
In everyday words. Short-bat tee work that builds wrist and forearm strength while lining balls up the middle.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, short bat (28”), small bat weight. short-bat tee work that builds wrist and forearm strength while lining balls up the middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Firm wrists, line drive.

Journeyman

Easy flip

A partner flips the ball underhand from a few steps in front of you.

Angle Bounce Toss (no stride)
In everyday words. Bounce toss in cage; "Cage - 2 Angle Bounce no stride"; "Cage #3 - Bounce (Smash Balls)". Run Production lists Bounce Toss under Connection; HF lists Bounce Drill under Timing.
Set up. Use smash balls, toss. bounce toss in cage; "Cage - 2 Angle Bounce no stride"; "Cage #3 - Bounce (Smash Balls)". Run Production lists Bounce Toss under Connection; HF lists Bounce Drill under Timing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Backside Toss
In everyday words. Run Production Connection: Toss Series.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Ball Down Front Toss
In everyday words. A ball placed about 18 ft out front marks the target; the hitter sends the knob toward it on every swing for a direct path.
Set up. Use Bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. a ball placed about 18 ft out front marks the target; the hitter sends the knob toward it on every swing for a direct path.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Knob to the target ball.
Behind the Hitter Toss 1-2-3
In everyday words. Rapid tosses from behind the hitter on a count, training quick hands and fast reaction to drive the ball middle.
Set up. Use Bucket of baseballs, bat, screen to hit into or a cage. rapid tosses from behind the hitter on a count, training quick hands and fast reaction to drive the ball middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Quick to it, every count.
Front Foot Angle Toss
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Connection; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Front Toss (Split Cage)
In everyday words. Basic front toss; "Split Cage - 2 (Front Toss - Baseballs)".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
Fungo for Hitters
In everyday words. Hitter flips the ball up to themselves and hits it, which forces the hands to reset into the load and keeps the fat end of the bat path under control.
Set up. Use Bat, cage, and a bucket of baseballs. hitter flips the ball up to themselves and hits it, which forces the hands to reset into the load and keeps the fat end of the bat path under control.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hands load, fat end of the bat stays on line.
Knob Inside the Ball Toss
In everyday words. Hitter pictures and feels the knob staying inside the ball as the swing starts to prevent pushing the bat away from the body too early.
Set up. Use Bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. hitter pictures and feels the knob staying inside the ball as the swing starts to prevent pushing the bat away from the body too early.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Knob inside the ball.
Long / Short Connection Toss
In everyday words. Toss station named for connection.
Set up. Use toss balls. toss station named for connection.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review
One-Handed Hitting
In everyday words. Whiffle balls hit with one hand at a time (top, then bottom) to build contact skill with each hand.
Set up. Use Field, helmets, bats, bucket of whiffle balls. whiffle balls hit with one hand at a time (top, then bottom) to build contact skill with each hand.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 15 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. One hand, clean contact.
Rapid Fire Toss
In everyday words. Quick-succession tosses for fast hands and a short path to each ball.
Set up. Use Bucket of baseballs, bat. quick-succession tosses for fast hands and a short path to each ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Short and quick, again and again.
Recoil Swings + Random Flip
In everyday words. Hitter keeps swinging back and forth from a no-drop position; a partner randomly side-flips a ball to strike mid-rhythm.
Set up. Use bat, flips. hitter keeps swinging back and forth from a no-drop position; a partner randomly side-flips a ball to strike mid-rhythm.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 30 sec
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Reverse it and go again.
Short Bat Bottom Hand Front Toss
In everyday words. Short bat with the knob hand only off front toss; the hitter gets the fat end of the bat to the ball and back at the tosser.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, bucket of baseballs, short 28” bat. short bat with the knob hand only off front toss; the hitter gets the fat end of the bat to the ball and back at the tosser.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Lead hand delivers the fat end of the bat.
Split Grip Swings
In everyday words. Hands spread apart on the handle to feel how the hands and body work together.
Set up. Use bat, toss. hands spread apart on the handle to feel how the hands and body work together.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Feel both hands work with the body.
Toss / Hold (Hold / CU)
In everyday words. HF Timing: "Toss / Hold"; RP Connection: "Hold / CU".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. needs coach review

Craftsman

Machine or mixed throws

A pitching machine throws, or a partner mixes speed and spot. A coach sets the speed.

Front Foot vs Back Foot Contact (machine)
In everyday words. Contrasting contact points with machine feeds to feel where connected contact happens.
Set up. Use pitching machine. contrasting contact points with machine feeds to feel where connected contact happens.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Contact with the body behind it.
Machine Front Toss High-Rep
In everyday words. Machine replaces the tosser for a consistent feed and high reps of the same connected pattern.
Set up. Use machine. machine replaces the tosser for a consistent feed and high reps of the same connected pattern.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Repeat the same move.
Offset Machine Drill
In everyday words. Machine is offset to feed on an angle so the hitter has to keep the fat end of the bat connected and adjust to a new ball line.
Set up. Use light-ball machine, offset. machine is offset to feed on an angle so the hitter has to keep the fat end of the bat connected and adjust to a new ball line.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Keep the hands moving with the hips to the new angle.
Offset Rotation vs Short Machine
In everyday words. Offset open, normal and closed blocks off a short machine; sequencing has to hold up in all three to keep line drives.
Set up. Use short machine, Smash Factor balls, light bat. offset open, normal and closed blocks off a short machine; sequencing has to hold up in all three to keep line drives.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 12
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Same sequence every stance.
Point of Contact – Inside Pitch (machine)
In everyday words. Machine set to the inner half; hitter keeps hands inside and turns to meet the ball out front to the pull side.
Set up. Use light-ball machine. machine set to the inner half; hitter keeps hands inside and turns to meet the ball out front to the pull side.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hands inside, turn and meet it out front.
Power (Bottom) Hand Machine Drill
In everyday words. Bottom hand only, gripped near the knob, against a hitting machine set to a chest-high strike; the hitter strides in and lets the lead hand pull the fat end of the bat through.
Set up. Use hitting machine (high strike), bat. bottom hand only, gripped near the knob, against a hitting machine set to a chest-high strike; the hitter strides in and lets the lead hand pull the fat end of the bat through.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 25 swings, 3x/week
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Lead hand pulls it through, chest high.
Short Machine Pattern Reps
In everyday words. Smaller machine closer to the hitter for high-rep pattern work, emphasizing repetition over recognition.
Set up. Use small machine. smaller machine closer to the hitter for high-rep pattern work, emphasizing repetition over recognition.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Same connected move every rep.
Three Ball Drop (machine)
In everyday words. Rapid three-ball sequence (also run off the machine with speed and spin) so the hitter has to get the fat end of the bat to the ball and reload with no wasted motion.
Set up. Use machine or tosser. rapid three-ball sequence (also run off the machine with speed and spin) so the hitter has to get the fat end of the bat to the ball and reload with no wasted motion.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 3
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Hit it, reload, hit the next.

Master

A person pitching

A person pitches, closer to a game. Only after the easier stations are honest.

Short-Box Live with L-Screen
In everyday words. Pitcher throws from a shortened box behind an L-screen; hitter has to stay compact and connected to handle the reduced reaction time.
Set up. Use live pitcher, L-screen platform. pitcher throws from a shortened box behind an L-screen; hitter has to stay compact and connected to handle the reduced reaction time.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are barreled with the hands staying inside the ball (no cast, no push) and the chest turned at contact
Cue. Short to it, turn it.

Force

How much of your body gets into the ball. Swinging harder is not the same thing.

Apprentice

Still ball

The ball sits still on a tee. No one throws. You work on one piece.

1-2-3 Drill
In everyday words. Counted three-part rep: load into the back side, stride and hold balance, then swing through the middle.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. counted three-part rep: load into the back side, stride and hold balance, then swing through the middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. One load, two land, three go.
Absorption Drill
In everyday words. Named in Driveline's go-to tee list; trains the front side to absorb and redirect forward momentum into rotation.
Set up. Use tee. named in Driveline's go-to tee list; trains the front side to absorb and redirect forward momentum into rotation.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Catch the move on the front leg.
Anchors - Front / Back Leg (Waterbag / Med Ball)
In everyday words. Movement prep for lower half.
Set up. Use waterbag, med ball. movement prep for lower half. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung. The ball stays at or under 4 lb. You do not use a heavier ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Back Foot Cone Tee
In everyday words. A cone placed by the rear foot gives a reference for loading into the back hip; drifting toward the pitcher shows up right away.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 15 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Sit on the back side; don't drift.
Back Hip Load Tee
In everyday words. Tee swings that start by deliberately settling into the rear hip so the turn is powered by the lower half rather than an arm-only swing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hip loads, hip fires.
Balance Beam Tee
In everyday words. HF: Balance column.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Band Assisted Hip Hinge
In everyday words. A resistance band helps the hitter find a hips-back, chest-over posture while keeping weight centered over the feet.
Set up. a resistance band helps the hitter find a hips-back, chest-over posture while keeping weight centered over the feet. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Sit back into the band; stay centered.
Bat Behind Hips
In everyday words. Bat held behind the lower back with both arms so only the hips and legs turn, isolating the lower half.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. bat held behind the lower back with both arms so only the hips and legs turn, isolating the lower half. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Turn the bat with the hips.
Bat speed set (game / heavy / light / game)
In everyday words. Dry swings or off a tee; 3 game, 5 heavy, 5 light, 5 game.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. Rest 10-15 s between swings, 2 min between sets; stop if speed drops >3 mph
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Speed without the fat end of the bat is just wind.
Belly Button Tee
In everyday words. Tee swings where the cue is rotating the belly button to face the ball at contact, driving full hip turn.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. tee swings where the cue is rotating the belly button to face the ball at contact, driving full hip turn.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Belly button to the ball.
Betsy (No Stride / Heavy & Light)
In everyday words. Cage pad station; variants "Betsy (No Stride)", "Betsy (Heavy & Light)", "Betsy & Thunderstick", "Recoil Toss / Betsy".
Set up. Use Betsy trainer bat (heavy/light), Thunderstick. cage pad station; variants "Betsy (No Stride)", "Betsy (Heavy & Light)", "Betsy & Thunderstick", "Recoil Toss / Betsy".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Block Stride Drill
In everyday words. The front foot starts up on a box or block; the hitter loads into the rear hip and lets the back leg push the body forward without rocking back too far.
Set up. the front foot starts up on a box or block; the hitter loads into the rear hip and lets the back leg push the body forward without rocking back too far. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Load the back side, ride forward.
Boso Tee / Boso Angle Toss / Boso Balance
In everyday words. BOSU balance tee and toss; HF lists Boso Tee and Boso Angle Toss under Balance; Run Production lists Boso Toss under Connection.
Set up. Use BOSU. bOSU balance tee and toss; HF lists Boso Tee and Boso Angle Toss under Balance; Run Production lists Boso Toss under Connection.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Bow and Arrow
In everyday words. Load pattern where the whole body coils as the hands go back, like drawing a bow, instead of the arms pulling back alone.
Set up. load pattern where the whole body coils as the hands go back, like drawing a bow, instead of the arms pulling back alone. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Body draws the bow, not just the arms.
Closed Front Foot Drill
In everyday words. Front toe stays pointed at the plate so the hitter must rotate into a firm front hip rather than spinning open; finish is held for a count of three.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Toe in, hip firm, hold it.
Controlled Fall Drill
In everyday words. From a one-leg balance on the back side the hitter lets the body fall forward under control into a stable landing position.
Set up. Use Bat. from a one-leg balance on the back side the hitter lets the body fall forward under control into a stable landing position. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 rounds of 15–20 reps / 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Balance, glide, land ready.
Crossover Drill
In everyday words. The back foot crosses behind the front before the stride, adding foot movement the hitter must stabilize before swinging.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Feet move, body stays centered.
Decline Swings
In everyday words. Swings from a slight downhill slope so the hitter hits against a firm front leg with the head and chest staying behind it.
Set up. Use Bat, decline hill or similar slope. swings from a slight downhill slope so the hitter hits against a firm front leg with the head and chest staying behind it. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hit into a firm front leg.
Defense Stance
In everyday words. Quick check that starts from an infielder-style ready position (athletic, knees flexed) and builds the batting stance from it.
Set up. Use Bat. quick check that starts from an infielder-style ready position (athletic, knees flexed) and builds the batting stance from it. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 minute
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Athletic first, then hitter.
Fist Fire
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc.
Set up. listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Flamingo (One Leg Balanced) Drill
In everyday words. Hitter balances on the back leg with the front leg lifted and swings from there without tipping toward the pitcher.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Stay tall on one leg, then go.
Foot Strike Drill
In everyday words. Drill on the order after landing: front heel down, hips start, chest and hands come after.
Set up. Use Bat only. drill on the order after landing: front heel down, hips start, chest and hands come after. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Heel, hips, then hands.
Foundation: Deceleration
In everyday words. Concept drill on braking the body's turn with a stable front side so the hitter doesn't spin out of the swing.
Set up. concept drill on braking the body's turn with a stable front side so the hitter doesn't spin out of the swing. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Front side brakes, fat end of the bat goes.
Foundations: Coiling
In everyday words. Concept drill showing the load as a small inward turn of the rear hip, not a sideways sway or a knee collapse.
Set up. concept drill showing the load as a small inward turn of the rear hip, not a sideways sway or a knee collapse. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Coil is rotation, not a slide.
Foundations: Launch Position
In everyday words. Concept drill on the body position at foot strike: balanced, hands loaded, ready to rotate.
Set up. concept drill on the body position at foot strike: balanced, hands loaded, ready to rotate. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Foot down, loaded, rotate.
Foundations: Posture and Hip Hinge
In everyday words. Concept drill for hitters who stay upright through the stride; teaches a hip hinge they keep into launch.
Set up. concept drill for hitters who stay upright through the stride; teaches a hip hinge they keep into launch. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hinge and hold it.
Foundations: Stepping in the Bucket
In everyday words. Concept drill for hitters whose stride drifts away from the plate; teaches a landing close enough to reach the outer edge.
Set up. concept drill for hitters whose stride drifts away from the plate; teaches a landing close enough to reach the outer edge. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Land where you can cover away.
Gain Ground Drill
In everyday words. Hitter steps forward to gain ground toward the pitcher, then rotates while staying stable.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Travel toward the mound, then rotate.
Half Turn Drill: Ground-Up Power
In everyday words. Partial rotations that start from the legs and hips with the chest following, to feel force moving up from the ground.
Set up. partial rotations that start from the legs and hips with the chest following, to feel force moving up from the ground. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Legs start it, chest finishes it.
Happy Gilmore Tee
In everyday words. HF: Rhythm column; Run Production: Rotation Application.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Heavy Bat Drill
In everyday words. Alternating a slightly heavier bat with a regular bat so the hitter keeps the same pattern under extra load.
Set up. Use Heavier bat, regular bat, tee, baseballs. alternating a slightly heavier bat with a regular bat so the hitter keeps the same pattern under extra load.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets: 10 tee swings with the heavier bat + 5 dry swings; rest 1 minute / 15 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Same swing, more bat.
Hip Rotation Fix
In everyday words. Pelvis starts the rotation and the torso and arms trail it in order, curing an early open-up with the shoulders.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hips first, then the rest.
Hip Velocity Drill
In everyday words. Fast hip turns that pull the upper body along, to build speed from the pelvis rather than the arms.
Set up. fast hip turns that pull the upper body along, to build speed from the pelvis rather than the arms. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Snap the hips; the swing follows.
Hit Pause Drill
In everyday words. Stride, freeze at landing to check balance, then swing; builds a stable launch position.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Land, freeze, check, fire.
Hop Back Tee / Toss (Flamingo & Hop Back Tee)
In everyday words. HF lists Hop Back Tee (Rhythm) and Hop Back Toss (Timing); Run Production lists Hop Back under Rotation Application.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Jump Back Drill
In everyday words. Hitter hops back toward the catcher, re-stabilizes, then swings, interrupting any lean toward the pitcher.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 12 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hop back, settle, go.
KaBoom (Learn Correct Tempo) Drill
In everyday words. Slow, deliberate load and stride followed by an explosive turn, to teach slow-to-fast tempo for rushers.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Slow start, big finish.
Kickback or Scissor Move
In everyday words. Back leg kicks back or scissors after contact so the hitter rotates without bailing off the pitch.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Rotate and stay on the ball.
Kiss & Pause Tee
In everyday words. HF: Rhythm column.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Knee to Knee Tee
In everyday words. The rear knee drives in toward the lead knee as the hitter rotates, while the lead leg stays braced through the finish.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. the rear knee drives in toward the lead knee as the hitter rotates, while the lead leg stays braced through the finish.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Back knee to front knee; front leg firm.
Load Coil Progression Tee Drill
In everyday words. A stepped progression for loading by rotating the rear hip without collapsing the rear knee.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Rotate the hip; knee stays strong.
Longo Tee
In everyday words. HF: Rhythm column.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Lower Body Coil
In everyday words. Lower-half drill on a slight inward turn of the rear hip instead of sliding laterally.
Set up. lower-half drill on a slight inward turn of the rear hip instead of sliding laterally. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Small turn in, no sway.
Medball Band Tension Drill
In everyday words. Rotations holding a light med ball while a band pulls against the turn, building control and balance under tension.
Set up. rotations holding a light med ball while a band pulls against the turn, building control and balance under tension. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Band pulls, you stay planted.
Movement Prep (PVC / Crab Walk / Wash / Swing Discs)
In everyday words. Pre-hitting movement prep. HF list: "Load & Land, PVC Hinge Turns, Wall Hinge, Band - Hip/Shoulder, Med Ball Path, Frisbee Path, Timing Circle, Long/Short PVC". RP Rotation prep: "50/50 Land, Chair Hinge, Texas Two Step, Medicine Ball Series, Fire, Wash, Waterbag Series".
Set up. Use PVC, bands, med ball, frisbee, swing discs, waterbag. pre-hitting movement prep. HF list: "Load & Land, PVC Hinge Turns, Wall Hinge, Band - Hip/Shoulder, Med Ball Path, Frisbee Path, Timing Circle, Long/Short PVC". RP Rotation prep: "50/50 Land, Chair Hinge, Texas Two Step, Medicine Ball Series, Fire, Wash, Waterbag Series". This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung. The ball stays at or under 4 lb. You do not use a heavier ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
No Stride Tee
In everyday words. Swings with no stride from a set base so balance has to hold through the finish.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. swings with no stride from a set base so balance has to hold through the finish.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. No step, still balanced.
PVC Overload / Underload
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc.
Set up. listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
PVC Pipe Drill: Hip to Shoulder Separation Knee Drive
In everyday words. PVC across the shoulders while the back knee drives and hips open ahead of the shoulders, to feel separation.
Set up. pVC across the shoulders while the back knee drives and hips open ahead of the shoulders, to feel separation. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hips go, shoulders wait.
Plyo scoop toss (2 kg)
In everyday words. Hands at the back hip, load and rotate, scoop it into the wall. Both sides.
Set up. hands at the back hip, load and rotate, scoop it into the wall. Both sides. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung. The ball stays at or under 4 lb. You do not use a heavier ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 5 each way
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Turn your hitting stance into a throw
Plyo step-back throw (1 kg)
In everyday words. From stance, step back with the front foot, then stride and throw the plyo into the wall.
Set up. from stance, step back with the front foot, then stride and throw the plyo into the wall. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung. The ball stays at or under 4 lb. You do not use a heavier ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 5 each way
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hips first, hands last.
Reverse Stride
In everyday words. Stride starts by moving back before stepping forward, teaching control of the forward move instead of falling in.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Back first, then go forward.
Rock The Baby Drill
In everyday words. Gentle side-to-side sway in the box that settles into a stable, timed launch before the swing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Rock, settle, swing.
Rocker Drill
In everyday words. Hitter rocks weight back and forth before swinging to build rhythm into the load.
Set up. Use tee or front toss. hitter rocks weight back and forth before swinging to build rhythm into the load.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Rock, load, fire.
Roll Back & Hop To It
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rhythm; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Scissor Tee and Soft Toss
In everyday words. Back leg scissors through after contact while the front leg stays firm and planted.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. back leg scissors through after contact while the front leg stays firm and planted.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Front leg planted.
Separation Progression Tee
In everyday words. Staged tee work where the stride carries the body toward the pitcher while the hands drift the opposite way, stretching the gap between the halves.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen. staged tee work where the stride carries the body toward the pitcher while the hands drift the opposite way, stretching the gap between the halves.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 reps at each stage; 15 total swings / 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Stride forward, hands go back.
Shuffle Swings
In everyday words. A side shuffle into the stride creates momentum before the swing.
Set up. Use tee. a side shuffle into the stride creates momentum before the swing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Shuffle into the ground, then turn.
Shuffle Ups
In everyday words. A quick lateral shuffle gathers momentum, then the hitter sticks a stable landing and rotates without tipping toward the mound.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Shuffle, stick, turn.
Slow - Controlled - Explode Drill
In everyday words. Three tempos in one rep: slow gather, controlled stride, explosive turn.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Slow, control, explode.
Slow to Fast Drill
In everyday words. Each rep starts easy and accelerates through contact.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Easy start, fast finish.
Stance Distance Check
In everyday words. Hitter uses the bat to measure how far to stand from the plate.
Set up. Use Bat and home plate. hitter uses the bat to measure how far to stand from the plate. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 minute
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Measure, then set.
Step Back Drill
In everyday words. The lead foot slides back next to the rear foot, loading the back side, then strides out into the swing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 12 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Step back, load, move.
Step Over Drill
In everyday words. Back foot steps over after contact while the front leg stays firm and the hitter drives the ball through the middle.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Front leg stays strong.
Stride Drill
In everyday words. Stride to a marked spot and freeze in a balanced, ready landing to clean up stride direction and length.
Set up. stride to a marked spot and freeze in a balanced, ready landing to clean up stride direction and length. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hit your mark and freeze.
Stride Separation Drill
In everyday words. Hitter strides with the chest still facing the plate, lands balanced, then rotates.
Set up. hitter strides with the chest still facing the plate, lands balanced, then rotates. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Chest stays home on the stride.
Texas Two Step
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc.
Set up. listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Rotation; no written description in the doc. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Torque / Step-Fire-Kick
In everyday words. HF: Rotation column (tee row).
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Two Part Tee (Land and Attack) / Post Stride Tee / Walk Up Tee (Knee Through)
In everyday words. Stride-then-swing tee variants.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Land and Attack
Walkthrough Drill
In everyday words. Walking stride into the swing using legs and hips so the hands follow the body.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Walk, turn, hands follow.
Wall Drill
In everyday words. Stand with a wall just behind the hitter; loading into the rear hip without the knee caving or the chest swinging open keeps the hitter off the wall.
Set up. stand with a wall just behind the hitter; loading into the rear hip without the knee caving or the chest swinging open keeps the hitter off the wall. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Load into the wall without touching it.
Wide Base Drill
In everyday words. Wide stance with a small hip turn and heel plant so the hips lead the hands from a stable base.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Wide base, heel down, hips lead.

Journeyman

Easy flip

A partner flips the ball underhand from a few steps in front of you.

Bat-on-Ground Stride Constraint
In everyday words. A bat on the ground blocks the hitter from stepping in, so deep bat speed has to come from rotation to drive opposite-field.
Set up. Use bat on ground, front toss. a bat on the ground blocks the hitter from stepping in, so deep bat speed has to come from rotation to drive opposite-field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Stride straight; turn hard.
Crab Walk Toss / Fast Feet / Crabs / Hops
In everyday words. Movement-based toss ("Crab Walk Toss"; "Fast Feet / Crabs / Hops").
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Cup Ball Game
In everyday words. Fun game hitting a crumpled paper cup with the emphasis on using the hips properly.
Set up. Use Paper cup, balled up into a “ball”. fun game hitting a crumpled paper cup with the emphasis on using the hips properly.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 35 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Hips into every swing.
Feet Together, Stride Away
In everyday words. Start with feet together and stride away from the plate to help a hitter who loads/fires too early regain timing.
Set up. Use tee, toss or machine. start with feet together and stride away from the plate to help a hitter who loads/fires too early regain timing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Gather, then go.
Front Foot Toss
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Balance; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Front Hip Toss
In everyday words. Toss drill focused on rotating around the lead hip while keeping the forward tilt instead of popping upright.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Spin on the front hip, keep the tilt.
Ground Force Board / Ground Force Toss
In everyday words. "Ground Force Board Toss"; "Ground Force Toss & Rhythm Tee (Whiffles)".
Set up. Use ground force board, whiffles. "Ground Force Board Toss"; "Ground Force Toss & Rhythm Tee (Whiffles)".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Hook 'Em
In everyday words. From a hinged load the hitter makes a controlled forward move while keeping the pelvis and torso coiled, training hips turning before the shoulders timing.
Set up. Use tee or front toss, balls. from a hinged load the hitter makes a controlled forward move while keeping the pelvis and torso coiled, training hips turning before the shoulders timing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Move forward, stay coiled, then turn.
Keep It Fair
In everyday words. Inside pitch (toss or tee) that must be pulled hard and stay fair, forcing fast pelvis/torso rotation and clearing space.
Set up. Use front toss or inside tee, balls. inside pitch (toss or tee) that must be pulled hard and stay fair, forcing fast pelvis/torso rotation and clearing space.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Clear the hips and keep it inside the line.
Overload Bat Soft Toss
In everyday words. Soft toss with a heavier-than-normal bat, still controlling the fat end of the bat path.
Set up. Use Heavier bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and bucket of baseballs. soft toss with a heavier-than-normal bat, still controlling the fat end of the bat path.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Heavy bat, same clean path.
Power Toss
In everyday words. Toss drill; HF lists Power Toss under Rotation.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. needs coach review
Side Toss
In everyday words. Flips come in from beside the hitter; they gather into the back side, stay behind it and drive it through center.
Set up. Use Bucket of baseballs, bat, helmets. flips come in from beside the hitter; they gather into the back side, stay behind it and drive it through center.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Load, stay back, drive.
Underload Bat Soft Toss
In everyday words. Soft toss with a lighter bat to train speed while keeping the fat end of the bat on path.
Set up. Use Light bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. soft toss with a lighter bat to train speed while keeping the fat end of the bat on path.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Light bat, fast and on line.
Whiffle Ball Swings (light bat)
In everyday words. Very light whiffle bat and ball let the hitter swing as hard as possible with no manipulation, revealing natural sequencing.
Set up. Use whiffle bat and balls. very light whiffle bat and ball let the hitter swing as hard as possible with no manipulation, revealing natural sequencing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Swing it as hard as you can.

Craftsman

Machine or mixed throws

A pitching machine throws, or a partner mixes speed and spot. A coach sets the speed.

Feet Together Machine Rounds
In everyday words. Feet-together start with a stride away, run versus the machine to fix early hip extension at speed.
Set up. Use machine. feet-together start with a stride away, run versus the machine to fix early hip extension at speed.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Late gather, strong turn.
Game Velo Plus Overload Machine
In everyday words. Machine set 3-5 mph above game speed with a full pitch mix; hitter must still turn hard on time.
Set up. Use machine. machine set 3-5 mph above game speed with a full pitch mix; hitter must still turn hard on time.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. rounds of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Get in the ground early and turn.
Lob Drill (wide stance, no stride)
In everyday words. Slow looping machine pitches from 40 ft; hitter uses an extra-wide no-stride stance, waits for the ball and turns the back heel up and out to unlock the hips.
Set up. Use JUGS Lite-Flite style machine, light balls. slow looping machine pitches from 40 ft; hitter uses an extra-wide no-stride stance, waits for the ball and turns the back heel up and out to unlock the hips.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Wait on it, then turn the back heel.
Machine Balance-Position Drill
In everyday words. Hitter starts in a pitcher-like balance position with weight on the back leg and back pocket showing, waits as long as possible, then steps to hit.
Set up. Use light-ball machine at 40 ft. hitter starts in a pitcher-like balance position with weight on the back leg and back pocket showing, waits as long as possible, then steps to hit.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Step to hit, not step then hit.
Overload Bat Machine Rounds
In everyday words. Hitter takes full-cage machine rounds with an overload bat to train force through the swing at speed.
Set up. Use overload bat (no more than ~20% over game bat), machine. hitter takes full-cage machine rounds with an overload bat to train force through the swing at speed.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Get in the ground and swing it hard.
Step Back Machine Rounds
In everyday words. The step-back pattern taken to the machine so the loaded back hip holds up against velocity.
Set up. Use machine. the step-back pattern taken to the machine so the loaded back hip holds up against velocity.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Load the back pocket on time.
Turn Deep and Pull It (back-hip hinge)
In everyday words. Hitter catches the ball deep but still pulls it in the air by holding the back hip in the hinge so the fat end of the bat can turn.
Set up. Use machine or BP. hitter catches the ball deep but still pulls it in the air by holding the back hip in the hinge so the fat end of the bat can turn.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Catch it deep, still pull it in the air.

Master

A person pitching

A person pitches, closer to a game. Only after the easier stations are honest.

Advanced BP – Positive-Count Drives
In everyday words. Live rounds played in hitter's counts where the only goal is to drive the ball with full intent.
Set up. Use live BP station. live rounds played in hitter's counts where the only goal is to drive the ball with full intent.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 + 3 swings
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Ahead in the count: do damage.
Overload Bat Live BP
In everyday words. Full-cage BP thrower rounds taken with an overload bat to keep force production up against a live arm.
Set up. Use overload bat (no more than ~20% over game bat), BP thrower. full-cage BP thrower rounds taken with an overload bat to keep force production up against a live arm.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are hard contact with the back heel up, front leg firm and a balanced finish held for 2 seconds
Cue. Get in the ground and do damage.

Path

The bat stays on a line through the ball, instead of dipping under it or chopping down.

Apprentice

Still ball

The ball sits still on a tee. No one throws. You work on one piece.

Air Raid game (scored rounds)
In everyday words. Score every round: Missile 3, hard LD gap 2, hard GB middle 1, else 0.
Set up. score every round: Missile 3, hard LD gap 2, hard GB middle 1, else 0. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 swings = 30 possible; goals 18+ tee, 20+ machine, 15+ live
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Missiles, not moonshots.
Back Net Constraint Tee
In everyday words. The hitter stands with a net just behind them; a long, looping fat end of the bat path clips the net, so only a direct route to the ball works.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Miss the net, find the ball.
Double Tee
In everyday words. Two tees in line toward the pitcher; the hitter drives through the first ball and on through where the second sits, keeping the fat end of the bat on plane.
Set up. Use Bat, two tees, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. two tees in line toward the pitcher; the hitter drives through the first ball and on through where the second sits, keeping the fat end of the bat on plane.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Through ball one, toward ball two.
Elevated Front with Tee or Noodle Drill
In everyday words. High ball setup with a noodle or tee marker; the hitter goes straight to the high pitch without dropping the hands first.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 15 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Hands stay up; go get the high one.
Extended Tee
In everyday words. Tee placed well out in front so the fat end of the bat has to travel on the ball's line for longer before and after contact.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. tee placed well out in front so the fat end of the bat has to travel on the ball's line for longer before and after contact.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Long through the zone.
Extension and Direction Drill
In everyday words. Hitter drives the fat end of the bat through contact toward a chosen target without the chest pulling off or the wrists rolling early.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Fat end of the bat chases the target after contact.
Follow Through Swing
In everyday words. Tee swings that finish with both hands on the bat at shoulder height, grooving a complete path.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. tee swings that finish with both hands on the bat at shoulder height, grooving a complete path.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Two hands to the shoulder.
Get on Plane Drill
In everyday words. The fat end of the bat works into the incoming ball line early and stays there, replacing a steep, chopping path.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Fat end of the bat rides the ball's line.
Half Swing Drill
In everyday words. Swing stopped at full extension with the fat end of the bat pointing back toward the pitcher to groove a long, clean path through contact.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen. swing stopped at full extension with the fat end of the bat pointing back toward the pitcher to groove a long, clean path through contact.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. Complete 10 swings per round. Rest for 1–2 minutes between rounds. Repeat for a total of 4 rounds. / 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Stop at extension, fat end of the bat to the mound.
High Knee / High Tee
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Path; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
High Tee
In everyday words. Ball set at the top of the zone; the hitter stays on top of it and lines it up the middle, not under it.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. ball set at the top of the zone; the hitter stays on top of it and lines it up the middle, not under it.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. On top of the high ball.
High Tee Location Drill
In everyday words. High-zone tee work where the fat end of the bat goes level to the ball rather than chopping or rolling over.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Flat to the high ball.
High-tee line drives
In everyday words. Tee at the top of the zone. Hit a line drive, not a fly ball.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Teaches staying on top of the high pitch.
Hitting Plyo Ball Tee
In everyday words. Weighted plyo balls on the tee give heavy, dead feedback on mishits so the hitter learns to square the fat end of the bat.
Set up. Use plyo balls (light), tee. weighted plyo balls on the tee give heavy, dead feedback on mishits so the hitter learns to square the fat end of the bat. The ball stays at or under 4 lb. You do not use a heavier ball.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Drive through the center of the ball.
Hitting Table / Path Table & Angle Toss
In everyday words. "Path - Table & Angle Toss"; "Hitting Table & Rhythm Tee".
Set up. Use hitting table. "Path - Table & Angle Toss"; "Hitting Table & Rhythm Tee".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Inside 45
In everyday words. HF: Path column, both tee and toss rows.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Inside Roll Launch Tee
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Path; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Long Tee
In everyday words. Two tees spaced across the plate; the hitter attacks the inner side of the ball and sends it straightaway.
Set up. Use Home plate, two tees, and a bucket of baseballs (cage is optional), basketball. two tees spaced across the plate; the hitter attacks the inner side of the ball and sends it straightaway.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Inside the ball, through the middle.
Low Reach Tee
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Path; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Low Tee
In everyday words. Knee-high tee where the hitter stays athletic and lines the low ball back through the middle instead of topping it.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. knee-high tee where the hitter stays athletic and lines the low ball back through the middle instead of topping it.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Stay low, line it.
Offset Open Drill
In everyday words. Open-stance setup used to stop the hitter from cutting across the ball, keeping posture and driving it to the opposite side.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Stay bent, drive it opposite-field.
Open / Closed Offset Tee
In everyday words. HF: Balance column. Run Production: "Offset" under Path (Tee Series #1).
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Outside Tee
In everyday words. Outer-half tee where the hitter strides straight and drives it the other way.
Set up. Use Bat, tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. outer-half tee where the hitter strides straight and drives it the other way.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Stride straight, go opposite-field.
Outside/Opposite Field Tee
In everyday words. Outer-half tee where the hitter lets the ball travel and drives it the other way instead of trying to pull it.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Let it travel; go with it.
Power V Drill
In everyday words. After contact the arms lengthen out into a V shape while the wrists stay unrolled until well past the ball.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Smash it, then reach for the pitcher.
Rear-Ball Obstacle Tee
In everyday words. A second ball sits behind the tee; hitter must drive the front ball at a good angle without clipping the rear one, removing a downhill chop.
Set up. Use 2 tees, balls. a second ball sits behind the tee; hitter must drive the front ball at a good angle without clipping the rear one, removing a downhill chop.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Don't touch the back ball.
Short Bat Top Hand
In everyday words. Rear-hand-only swings with a 28-inch bat; the hitter lengthens through impact and keeps the ball on a line.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, short bat (28”). rear-hand-only swings with a 28-inch bat; the hitter lengthens through impact and keeps the ball on a line.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Extend through the line.
Short Bat Top Hand Tee
In everyday words. Rear-hand-only swings with a short bat off the tee, keeping the fat end of the bat face square through impact.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Square it with the top hand.
Shoulder Slot Drill
In everyday words. The turn drops the fat end of the bat into the slot behind the ball on its line without the wrists rolling early.
Set up. Use tee, baseballs, bat. the turn drops the fat end of the bat into the slot behind the ball on its line without the wrists rolling early.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Slot it, then turn it.
Target Tee
In everyday words. Hitter picks a target and has to drive the ball to it, making contact direction the goal rather than just contact.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Pick a spot, hit the spot.
Thin bat tee
In everyday words. Small fat end of the bat off the tee. Center contact or miss.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 round, 8 swings
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Eyes on the back of the ball.
Throw the Bat
In everyday words. Hitter releases an old bat up the middle in an open area to feel the hands working through the swing.
Set up. Use Old bats, cage or open area, helmet. hitter releases an old bat up the middle in an open area to feel the hands working through the swing. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Let the hands throw it middle.
Top Hand / Bottom Hand Bat
In everyday words. HF: Path column ("Bottom Hand Bat", "Top Hand Bat", "Bottom Hand/Mini Bat"); Run Production Path Movement Prep "Top Hand / Bottom Hand".
Set up. Use mini bat. hF: Path column ("Bottom Hand Bat", "Top Hand Bat", "Bottom Hand/Mini Bat"); Run Production Path Movement Prep "Top Hand / Bottom Hand".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Top Hand Tee
In everyday words. Top-hand-only tee swings to feel extension; the free hand stays off the bat.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, (short bat can be used). top-hand-only tee swings to feel extension; the free hand stays off the bat.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Extend with the top hand.
Two-tee extension
In everyday words. Second tee 12-18 in. in front of the first. Hit ball 1 through where ball 2 sits.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. THROUGH
Wall Swings
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Path; no written description in the doc.
Set up. listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Path; no written description in the doc. This one is swings with no ball on the Apprentice rung.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review

Journeyman

Easy flip

A partner flips the ball underhand from a few steps in front of you.

Angle Flips
In everyday words. Partner flips from an angle toward the hitter's front side; the hitter stays inside the ball and drives it back through the middle.
Set up. Use Bat, helmet, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. partner flips from an angle toward the hitter's front side; the hitter stays inside the ball and drives it back through the middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Inside the ball, back up the middle.
Backside Angle Toss
In everyday words. Coach tosses from behind a screen angled off the hitter's back side; the ball has to be driven through the middle by staying inside it.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. coach tosses from behind a screen angled off the hitter's back side; the ball has to be driven through the middle by staying inside it.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Stay inside, drive it middle.
Consecutive Line Drives
In everyday words. Hitter chases a streak of line drives off front toss or low-velo machine with something on the line.
Set up. Use front toss or slow machine. hitter chases a streak of line drives off front toss or low-velo machine with something on the line.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. to a streak of 5
Pass check. 5 line drives in a row within 3 rounds
Cue. On a line, every time.
Drop Toss (incl. 2 Strike Drop Toss Whiffle)
In everyday words. Toss from above; "Drop Toss (2 Strike) Whiffle", "Toss Teams (Angle / Drop & Power)".
Set up. Use whiffles. toss from above; "Drop Toss (2 Strike) Whiffle", "Toss Teams (Angle / Drop & Power)".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Golf Whiffle / Curveball Trainer Swings
In everyday words. Out-of-cage station using small or breaking whiffle balls to sharpen fat end of the bat precision.
Set up. Use golf whiffles or curveball trainers, PVC/broomstick optional. out-of-cage station using small or breaking whiffle balls to sharpen fat end of the bat precision.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Find the small ball with the fat end of the bat.
Hallway Toss
In everyday words. HF: Path column, toss row.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Launch Angle Ladder
In everyday words. Hitter tries to produce a called launch window (grounder, line drive, fly) on purpose to build fat end of the bat awareness.
Set up. Use tee/toss, balls, cones or launch-angle feedback. hitter tries to produce a called launch window (grounder, line drive, fly) on purpose to build fat end of the bat awareness.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 rounds x 6
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Call the window, then hit it.
Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle
In everyday words. Flat-bat station. Air Raid: flat side faces the ball, line drives only; "Pop-ups and the bat going over the top of the ball tell you what went wrong." 1 round, 8 swings.
Set up. Use orange flat bat, whiffles ("Flat Bat Whiffles"). flat-bat station. Air Raid: flat side faces the ball, line drives only; "Pop-ups and the bat going over the top of the ball tell you what went wrong." 1 round, 8 swings.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 round, 8 swings, before the game bat (Air Raid)
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle LD
Outside Angle Toss
In everyday words. Toss angled to the outer half; the hitter stays inside the ball and drives it to the opposite field.
Set up. Use Bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. toss angled to the outer half; the hitter stays inside the ball and drives it to the opposite field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Inside the ball, opposite-field.
Pull Without Hook
In everyday words. Hitter pulls the ball with backspin, not hook or topspin, a constraint on fat end of the bat direction.
Set up. Use front toss. hitter pulls the ball with backspin, not hook or topspin, a constraint on fat end of the bat direction.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Pull it on a line with backspin.
Recoil Toss
In everyday words. Toss station, sometimes paired with Betsy.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Roll the Ball on Ground Front Toss
In everyday words. Ball is rolled along the ground; the hitter gets the fat end of the bat down to it while staying balanced.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Get low with the legs, not the arms.
Short Bat Top Hand Front Toss
In everyday words. Short bat with the top hand only off front toss to feel extension and control of the fat end of the bat.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, bucket of baseballs, short 28” bat. short bat with the top hand only off front toss to feel extension and control of the fat end of the bat.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Top hand drives through.
Whiffle Ball Toss
In everyday words. Small whiffles or plastic golf balls tossed in; the hitter lines them back at the tosser.
Set up. Use Bat, bucket or bag of small whiffle balls or plastic golf balls. small whiffles or plastic golf balls tossed in; the hitter lines them back at the tosser.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Find the small ball, line it back.

Craftsman

Machine or mixed throws

A pitching machine throws, or a partner mixes speed and spot. A coach sets the speed.

High-Low Adjustment (machine)
In everyday words. Ten at the top of the zone, ten at the knees, then mixed to train fat end of the bat adjustment by height.
Set up. Use pitching machine (adjustable legs). ten at the top of the zone, ten at the knees, then mixed to train fat end of the bat adjustment by height.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 / 10 / mixed 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Match the plane of each pitch.
Low-Speed Machine Path Work
In everyday words. Machine at low speed used like soft toss so the hitter can groove bat path and hand-eye work.
Set up. Use machine (low speed). machine at low speed used like soft toss so the hitter can groove bat path and hand-eye work.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Groove the path.
Machine-Block Constraint Round (flat or thin bat)
In everyday words. Before each machine block in Phase 2, hitters take one constraint round with the flat bat or the thin bat to sharpen square, centered contact against speed.
Set up. Use flat bat, thin bat, pitching machine. before each machine block in Phase 2, hitters take one constraint round with the flat bat or the thin bat to sharpen square, centered contact against speed.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 round x 8 before each machine block
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Mound Machine (tall-leg three-wheel)
In everyday words. Three-wheel machine on extended legs from the mound gives a game-like release and approach angle; hitter matches path to that angle.
Set up. Use three-wheel machine, tall legs. three-wheel machine on extended legs from the mound gives a game-like release and approach angle; hitter matches path to that angle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. rounds of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Get on plane with a real angle.
Offset Open Machine Rounds
In everyday words. Offset-open stance against the machine; hitter drives the ball opposite-field with good depth and direction at speed.
Set up. Use machine. offset-open stance against the machine; hitter drives the ball opposite-field with good depth and direction at speed.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Deep and through to the opposite gap.
Point of Contact – Outside Pitch (machine)
In everyday words. Machine set to the outer half; hitter lets the ball travel deeper and drives it to the opposite field.
Set up. Use light-ball machine. machine set to the outer half; hitter lets the ball travel deeper and drives it to the opposite field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Let it get deep, drive it opposite-field.
Point of Contact – Up the Middle (machine)
In everyday words. Waist-high machine pitches down the middle; hitter drives them to center with fat end of the bat and hands even at contact.
Set up. Use light-ball machine. waist-high machine pitches down the middle; hitter drives them to center with fat end of the bat and hands even at contact.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Back of the ball, through the middle.
Skinny Bat vs Fastball Machine (Smash Factor balls)
In everyday words. Thin bat and impact-feedback balls against a fastball machine demand perfect contact and clean bat path.
Set up. Use skinny bat, Smash Factor balls, machine. thin bat and impact-feedback balls against a fastball machine demand perfect contact and clean bat path.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Center of the fat end of the bat, center of the ball.
Strike Zone Mastery (machine)
In everyday words. Machine set down the middle for consistent contact, then moved to in, out, up and down strikes.
Set up. Use pitching machine. machine set down the middle for consistent contact, then moved to in, out, up and down strikes.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10-15 per location
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Same clean contact at every spot.

Master

A person pitching

A person pitches, closer to a game. Only after the easier stations are honest.

BP Round 1: Feel & Middle at 80%
In everyday words. First live round at about 80% effort driving the ball through the middle, with one intentional take.
Set up. Use live BP thrower. first live round at about 80% effort driving the ball through the middle, with one intentional take.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 swings
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Middle of the field, 80%.
Bullpen-Mirror Live Rounds (3 in / 3 away)
In everyday words. Pitchers throw to hitters in bullpen-style blocks (three fastballs in, three away); hitter keeps the fat end of the bat on each pitch's plane and drives it to the matching field.
Set up. Use live pitcher, L-screen. pitchers throw to hitters in bullpen-style blocks (three fastballs in, three away); hitter keeps the fat end of the bat on each pitch's plane and drives it to the matching field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 6-pitch blocks
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Match the plane, match the field.
Hit-and-Run
In everyday words. BP situation where a runner breaks and the hitter must put the ball in play on the ground through the holes the defense leaves.
Set up. Use Field, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, cage. bP situation where a runner breaks and the hitter must put the ball in play on the ground through the holes the defense leaves.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes (part of batting practice)
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Put it on the ground, behind the runner.
Middle-Field Cone Game
In everyday words. Cones narrow fair territory to the middle of the field for BP scrimmages; balls outside the cones are fouls.
Set up. Use cones, live BP. cones narrow fair territory to the middle of the field for BP scrimmages; balls outside the cones are fouls.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5-inning scrimmage
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Middle of the field, good angle.
No Stride Barrel Control / No-Stride rounds
In everyday words. "No Stride Control of the fat end of the bat - Middle"; "Live 45 (Control of the fat end of the bat 3 In / 3 Out / 3 Mid & RBI Situation)"; "Three Plate Heaters - No STRIDE".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. "3 In / 3 Out / 3 Mid"
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. needs coach review
Skinny Bat / Smash Ball Live BP
In everyday words. Thin bat with impact-feedback balls against a live BP thrower; only flush contact holds a line.
Set up. Use skinny bat, Smash Factor balls, BP thrower. thin bat with impact-feedback balls against a live BP thrower; only flush contact holds a line.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 6
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps go as line drives or hard grounders to the target field (no pop-ups, no the bat going over the top of the ball)
Cue. Center on center.

Timing

You start your move when the ball is on the way, so you meet it out in front.

Drills coming.

Adjustability

You can change the swing when the ball is higher, lower, inside, or away.

Apprentice

Still ball

The ball sits still on a tee. No one throws. You work on one piece.

Adjustability Tee / Toss
In everyday words. Adjustability work off tee and mixed toss; one plan notes "(Middle HH Line Drives)". Adjustability Tee also listed in Hitting Foundations (Connection column).
Set up. Use tee, toss balls. adjustability work off tee and mixed toss; one plan notes "(Middle HH Line Drives)". Adjustability Tee also listed in Hitting Foundations (Connection column).
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Middle HH Line Drives
Away-tee oppo gap
In everyday words. Tee away, even with the front hip. Line drive to the opposite gap.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Backbreaker and Grinder swing.
Change-Up Tee
In everyday words. Tee moved deeper out front than usual to mimic a slower pitch; the hitter holds balance and keeps the hands back until the ball is there.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Land and wait; hands stay home.
Distance Tee / 9 Position Tee / Oppo Tee
In everyday words. "Opposite-field Tee / “27” Swings - 9 position"; "Distance Tee - Streak Balls".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. "27" swings (3 per position, inferred)
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Double Tee Decision Making
In everyday words. Two tees loaded; the coach calls which ball to hit at the last moment and the hitter adjusts path and contact point to that ball.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Hear it, find it, hit it.
Foundations: Contact Point Awareness
In everyday words. Concept drill on where to meet pitches by location: inner half farther out front, outer half deeper.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. In = early, away = deep.
High, Middle, Low
In everyday words. Ball heights change between rounds and the hitter adjusts posture (not just hands) to keep pure ball flight at each height.
Set up. Use tee, balls. ball heights change between rounds and the hitter adjusts posture (not just hands) to keep pure ball flight at each height.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6 (one per height)
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Match posture to height.
Inside / Outside Tee
In everyday words. Tee station listed on cage pads; Hitting Foundations lists Inside/Outside Tee under Connection; Run Production lists "Inside / Out" under Path (Adjustability, Tee Series #1).
Set up. Use tee. tee station listed on cage pads; Hitting Foundations lists Inside/Outside Tee under Connection; Run Production lists "Inside / Out" under Path (Adjustability, Tee Series #1).
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Location Tee
In everyday words. The tee rotates through in, middle and away; each placement has a matching field, so the hitter learns where contact should happen for each location.
Set up. Use Tee, baseballs, net or screen to hit into. the tee rotates through in, middle and away; each placement has a matching field, so the hitter learns where contact should happen for each location.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Location picks the field.
Location Tee Training (Proper Placement of Tee!)
In everyday words. Lesson on where to put the tee for each pitch location so tee work trains real contact points.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Set the tee where the pitch is hit.
Offset Rotation (open / normal / closed)
In everyday words. Rounds rotate through offset-open, normal and offset-closed stances so the hitter keeps the same clean ball flight to every field.
Set up. Use tee or front toss, balls (Smash Factor balls optional), net. rounds rotate through offset-open, normal and offset-closed stances so the hitter keeps the same clean ball flight to every field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 8-12 (one block per stance)
Pass check. 9 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Same ball flight from every stance.

Journeyman

Easy flip

A partner flips the ball underhand from a few steps in front of you.

2-Ball Front Toss
In everyday words. Two balls leave the tosser's hand together; the hitter picks one in flight and attacks only that one, training a quick visual choice before committing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Pick one early, commit late.
3-Plate Adjustment Drill
In everyday words. Three plates set at staggered depths; the hitter rotates between them so the same toss arrives sooner or later and the swing start has to shift each time.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. New plate, new start time.
7 Ball Front Toss
In everyday words. A seven-toss sequence covering the corners and heights of the zone; each location asks for a different contact depth while balance stays intact.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Every spot has its own meeting point.
Adjustability Toss (Mix / Outside)
In everyday words. Mixed-location toss station ("Outside Adjustability Toss", "Adjustability (Mix Toss)").
Set up. Use toss balls, screen. mixed-location toss station ("Outside Adjustability Toss", "Adjustability (Mix Toss)").
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Angle Toss (FH / BH)
In everyday words. Run Production Whiffle Circuit: "Angle Toss FH / BH", "Angle Toss (F/B)".
Set up. Use whiffles. run Production Whiffle Circuit: "Angle Toss FH / BH", "Angle Toss (F/B)".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Around the World
In everyday words. Toss locations travel around the zone in sequence; hitter adapts to each spot.
Set up. Use screen, balls. toss locations travel around the zone in sequence; hitter adapts to each spot.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 1 sets of 9 locations
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Each spot has its own contact point.
Ball Hit Front Toss Overhand
In everyday words. Overhand front toss where the hitter calls out on first sight of the ball and again at contact, tying eyes to swing timing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Call it out of the hand, call the strike.
Ball-Hit Front Toss
In everyday words. Hitter says one word when the ball first shows in the coach's hand and another at contact, linking tracking to timing.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. hitter says one word when the ball first shows in the coach's hand and another at contact, linking tracking to timing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Call it early, call contact.
Beginner's Batting Practice
In everyday words. Half-hour team rotation for young players: defense, tee station driving the ball middle, and on-field front toss with a run through first on the last swing.
Set up. Use Field, tees, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, cage. half-hour team rotation for young players: defense, tee station driving the ball middle, and on-field front toss with a run through first on the last swing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 30 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Swing, then run it out.
Bounce Drill
In everyday words. Tosses are bounced into the zone; the hitter reads the hop and adjusts when to fire, a variable-timing constraint.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Read the hop, then fire.
Change-Up Front Toss
In everyday words. Coach mixes slower tosses with normal ones so the hitter can't sit on one speed and must stay under control.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. coach mixes slower tosses with normal ones so the hitter can't sit on one speed and must stay under control.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Don't guess; stay balanced.
Color Ball Front Toss
In everyday words. Colored balls are mixed in the toss; the hitter decides swing or take based on the color, practicing a fast read before committing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 12 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Color tells you go or no-go.
Color Front Toss
In everyday words. Colored balls in the toss; the hitter reacts to the color called or shown, sharpening recognition and reaction.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, bucket of baseballs, markers. colored balls in the toss; the hitter reacts to the color called or shown, sharpening recognition and reaction.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. See the color, react.
Double Ball Toss
In everyday words. Two balls tossed at once; the hitter hits the one the coach calls, building hand-eye and reaction.
Set up. Use Bucket of baseballs, bat. two balls tossed at once; the hitter hits the one the coach calls, building hand-eye and reaction.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Hear it, hit that one.
Fastball Front Toss
In everyday words. Firm, straight front toss from roughly 30 ft; the hitter matches their load to the tosser's arm and sends it back at the screen.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. firm, straight front toss from roughly 30 ft; the hitter matches their load to the tosser's arm and sends it back at the screen.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Rhythm with the arm.
Foundations: YES, YES, NO
In everyday words. Hitter treats every pitch as a "yes" until the read says "no," so they're always loaded to hit but still take bad pitches.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Yes, yes... no.
Hammer Hanger Toss (Hard Away)
In everyday words. "Hard Away - Hammer Hanger Toss".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Hard Up, Soft Down Drill
In everyday words. Firm tosses up in the zone mixed with softer tosses down; the hitter adjusts to speed and height together.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Firm and high, or slow and low: match the swing to it.
Inside / Outside Toss (Hard IN / Soft Away)
In everyday words. HF: Inside/Outside Toss (Connection col.). Run Production Connection: "Hard IN / Soft Away".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Off-Speed Front Toss
In everyday words. Tosser takes speed off the ball; head and hands stay home a beat longer before the hitter attacks it to center.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. tosser takes speed off the ball; head and hands stay home a beat longer before the hitter attacks it to center.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Wait on it; hands back.
Offset Front Toss
In everyday words. Tosser feeds from an offset angle so the ball enters the zone on a different line, forcing fat end of the bat adjustment.
Set up. Use screen, balls. tosser feeds from an offset angle so the ball enters the zone on a different line, forcing fat end of the bat adjustment.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Let the ball tell the fat end of the bat where to go.
Oppo Wiffle Soft Toss (don't hit the tosser)
In everyday words. Tosser sits on the pull side; hitter drives whiffles hard the other way without hitting the tosser.
Set up. Use whiffle balls, screen. tosser sits on the pull side; hitter drives whiffles hard the other way without hitting the tosser.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Let it travel and drive it opposite-field.
Overhand Mixed Front Toss
In everyday words. Tosser throws firm fastballs with mixed-in off-speed, adding variability to timing.
Set up. Use L-screen, balls. tosser throws firm fastballs with mixed-in off-speed, adding variability to timing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Stay on the fastball, adjust to the slow one.
Overhand Velocity Front Toss
In everyday words. Short-distance overhand throws at high perceived velocity to compress decision time.
Set up. Use L-screen, balls. short-distance overhand throws at high perceived velocity to compress decision time.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Be on time for the heater.
Random Front Toss
In everyday words. Unpredictable locations and strikes/balls in the toss; the hitter picks out strikes and takes quality swings only at those.
Set up. Use Bat, screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. unpredictable locations and strikes/balls in the toss; the hitter picks out strikes and takes quality swings only at those.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Swing at strikes only.
Soft Toss
In everyday words. Classic side flip used to rehearse when to start, read where the ball is, and meet it at the right spot.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, bucket of baseballs, bat. classic side flip used to rehearse when to start, read where the ball is, and meet it at the right spot.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Time it, meet it.
Three Plate Indoor Flips
In everyday words. Flips from three different distances in a small space so the hitter changes swing timing.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Distance changes, timing changes.
Three-Plate Front Toss
In everyday words. Three plates at different distances so the hitter re-times to each.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, 3 home plates, and a bucket of baseballs. three plates at different distances so the hitter re-times to each.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Each plate, new timing.
Top Drop Drill
In everyday words. Ball dropped from above by a coach on a chair; the hitter reacts and drives it back up the middle.
Set up. Use Bucket of baseballs, bat, chair. ball dropped from above by a coach on a chair; the hitter reacts and drives it back up the middle.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 5 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. React to the drop.
Toss From Behind Hitter
In everyday words. Toss comes from behind the hitter, so they must pick up a late ball and time it.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 min
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Find it late, time it.
Trampoline Toss
In everyday words. Listed in the Beloit youth Drill Vault under Timing; no written description in the doc.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Two-Ball Front Toss
In everyday words. Two balls tossed together and the hitter chooses the better one, staying composed and hitting the inside of it.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. two balls tossed together and the hitter chooses the better one, staying composed and hitting the inside of it.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 10 minutes
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Pick the better one, stay calm.
Underhand Adjustability Front Toss
In everyday words. Underhand toss with the speed changing pitch to pitch so the swing has to adapt.
Set up. Use screen, balls. underhand toss with the speed changing pitch to pitch so the swing has to adapt.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 8
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Load early, decide late.
Whiffle Circuit (Contact Points / Cut It In Half / FB Spit)
In everyday words. Run Production Approach "Whiffle Circuit": Angle Toss FH/BH, Contact Points, FB Spit, Cut It In Half, Backbreaker, Hit & Run, BHack, Knee Angle Bunts.
Set up. Use whiffle balls. run Production Approach "Whiffle Circuit": Angle Toss FH/BH, Contact Points, FB Spit, Cut It In Half, Backbreaker, Hit & Run, BHack, Knee Angle Bunts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 7 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. BE READY FOR HEATERS (CUT IT IN HALF Approach)

Craftsman

Machine or mixed throws

A pitching machine throws, or a partner mixes speed and spot. A coach sets the speed.

Beast / Baby Beast machine work
In everyday words. Machines named "Beast"/"Baby Beast" used for timing cages and defensive fungo (Beast on Mound, Beast Flyballs).
Set up. Use Beast / Baby Beast pitching machines. machines named "Beast"/"Baby Beast" used for timing cages and defensive fungo (Beast on Mound, Beast Flyballs).
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Curveball Hitting Drill (machine)
In everyday words. Machine throws curveballs so hitters learn to track spin and wait on the break.
Set up. Use curveball-capable light-ball machine. machine throws curveballs so hitters learn to track spin and wait on the break.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Wait for the break.
FB/CB Alternating Machine
In everyday words. Machine or BP thrower alternates fastballs and breaking balls in a known order before going random.
Set up. Use machine or BP thrower, L-screen. machine or BP thrower alternates fastballs and breaking balls in a known order before going random.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Know what's coming; win both.
Inside vs Outside Challenge (machine)
In everyday words. Machine alternates inside and outside locations; hitter pulls the inside pitch and drives the outside one opposite-field.
Set up. Use pitching machine. machine alternates inside and outside locations; hitter pulls the inside pitch and drives the outside one opposite-field.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Inside pull, away opposite-field.
Opponent-Mirror Velo/Spin Machine
In everyday words. Machine matched to an upcoming opponent's velocity and spin.
Set up. Use programmable machine. machine matched to an upcoming opponent's velocity and spin.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. rounds of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. See tomorrow's pitcher today.
Pylon Curveball Drill (machine)
In everyday words. Pylons mark where the curve breaks; hitter learns to read the break point before committing.
Set up. Use curveball machine, pylons. pylons mark where the curve breaks; hitter learns to read the break point before committing.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 2 sets of 10
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Read it at the cone.
Random Mixed Pitch Machine/BP
In everyday words. Unannounced mix of pitch types from machine or thrower to force read-and-react swings.
Set up. Use machine or BP thrower. unannounced mix of pitch types from machine or thrower to force read-and-react swings.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. See it, then decide.
Reaction and Random Variation (machine)
In everyday words. Machine's variation setting is stepped up so speed and location shift unpredictably.
Set up. Use pitching machine with variation. machine's variation setting is stepped up so speed and location shift unpredictably.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. rounds of 8
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Stay balanced through the surprise.
Speed Ladder Progression (machine)
In everyday words. Machine speed climbs in 5 mph steps up to the hitter's top comfortable level.
Set up. Use pitching machine. machine speed climbs in 5 mph steps up to the hitter's top comfortable level.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. rounds of 6 per speed
Pass check. Two straight rounds scoring 20+ of 30 on the Air Raid scale before moving up 3-5 mph
Cue. Earn the next speed.
Velocity / Two Plate Beat cages (Jugs Multi Plate)
In everyday words. Velocity cages; "Two Plate Beat - Average & Slow"; "5- Velocity Cage - Ahead".
Set up. Use Jugs / Beast machine. velocity cages; "Two Plate Beat - Average & Slow"; "5- Velocity Cage - Ahead".
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 5 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Velocity ladder
In everyday words. Machine starts where you score 20+ on Air Raid; move up 3-5 mph after two 20+ rounds.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 4 rounds of 6
Pass check. Two straight rounds scoring 20+ of 30 on the Air Raid scale before moving up 3-5 mph
Cue. Start where you score 20+.

Master

A person pitching

A person pitches, closer to a game. Only after the easier stations are honest.

Advanced Batting Practice
In everyday words. Hour-long team BP with six rotating stations (defense, cage toss, tee, live hitting with coach-set situations, baserunning); live hitters get about 10 swings per turn.
Set up. Use Field, tees, baseballs, net or screen to hit into, cage. hour-long team BP with six rotating stations (defense, cage toss, tee, live hitting with coach-set situations, baserunning); live hitters get about 10 swings per turn.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 60 minutes
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Every station has a job.
High Velo BP (perceived velocity)
In everyday words. Thrower works from a shortened distance so normal arm speed plays like game velocity (perceived velo = 55 ft / distance x mph).
Set up. Use L-screen, short distance. thrower works from a shortened distance so normal arm speed plays like game velocity (perceived velo = 55 ft / distance x mph).
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 sets of 6
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Start early, stay short.
Live 45
In everyday words. Live arm from ~45 ft ("Live 45 Coach").
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Live BP (Long - Short / Live Short - Middle)
In everyday words. Live on field / cage BP.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Live Bullpens (hitters vs. bullpen)
In everyday words. Hitters take ABs off pitchers throwing bullpens: "Cage - 2 - Live Bullpens 2 Ab's Per Guy", "Live Bullpen (4 - 5 Abs)", "Live Bullpen Teams".
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. "2 Ab's Per Guy"; "4 - 5 Abs"
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Live Jam Session
In everyday words. Live scrimmage-style hitting by teams with defense in place.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
One-Cut Hitting Competition
In everyday words. Each hitter gets one swing or bunt to execute a called situation; teams score on successful execution.
Set up. Use Screen for coach to throw behind, home plate, and a bucket of baseballs. each hitter gets one swing or bunt to execute a called situation; teams score on successful execution.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 15 minutes
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. One chance, get the job done.
RBI Challenge
In everyday words. Missiles block competition (e.g., Backbreakers, Velo Challenge cage, Dirty Breakers cage).
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. needs coach review
Short-Box Mixed-Pitch At-Bats
In everyday words. Staff throw from a short mound at about 50 ft, fastballs under 77, competing in realistic mixed-pitch at-bats after two rounds of flips.
Set up. Use short mound at ~50 ft, live throwers. staff throw from a short mound at about 50 ft, fastballs under 77, competing in realistic mixed-pitch at-bats after two rounds of flips.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 45-50 min block
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Compete; treat it like a game.
Soccer Ball Bounce Game (3v3)
In everyday words. Pitcher bounces a soccer ball in; points for driving it into the back net, outs for catches off the sides or clean fields.
Set up. Use soccer ball, cage. pitcher bounces a soccer ball in; points for driving it into the back net, outs for catches off the sides or clean fields.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. game to 5 points
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Adjust to the bounce, strike it.
Stay-and-Hit
In everyday words. Partners hit off a live pitcher with set counts; a hit or walk earns an extra at-bat, a bad-pitch strikeout earns none.
Set up. Use live pitcher, partners. partners hit off a live pitcher with set counts; a hit or walk earns an extra at-bat, a bad-pitch strikeout earns none.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. until extra ABs run out
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Earn your next at-bat.
Three-Inning Practice Game
In everyday words. End-of-practice three-inning game brings game intensity to hitters and pitchers.
Set up. Use full team. end-of-practice three-inning game brings game intensity to hitters and pitchers.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 innings
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Compete every pitch.
Thunderdome
In everyday words. Movement-rich variable feed designed to get stagnant hitters adjusting to off-speed.
Set up. Use variable feed. movement-rich variable feed designed to get stagnant hitters adjusting to off-speed.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. 3 rounds
Pass check. 6 of 10 reps are on-time hard contact to the field that matches the pitch location, or the correct take/swing call
Cue. Stay athletic, adjust.
Track the pen
In everyday words. Stand in on a bullpen, no swing. Call ball/strike and pitch type out loud.
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. 8 of 10 pitch-type and ball/strike calls correct before the pitch reaches the plate
Cue. needs coach review

Approach

You decide before the pitch whether this is your swing, and you stick to that plan.

Drills coming.

Pitching Skill Ladder

Balance, the step toward home, hips before the shoulders, the arm, then the finish.

The five pitching concepts are Balance & Posture, Direction & Stride, Hip-Shoulder Separation, Arm Path & Timing, and Release & Finish. Tap a word above a station if it is new. Drills are grouped by how hard the throw is. A cue is quoted when the plans wrote one. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

If a coach says it

Tap a word. The coach's original wording stays on the coach screen.

High School (15+). The sheet never filed an age on these drills. Stations outside this draft say Needs Jeff.

barrel

The fat end of the bat. That is the part that should meet the ball.

stay connected

Your hands and your hips start the swing together. The hands do not run off on their own.

hip-shoulder separation

The hips start to turn while the shoulders stay closed for a moment. Then the chest follows.

casting

The hands push the bat away from the body too early, before the body has started the swing.

attack angle

How much the bat is tilted up or down when it meets the ball.

oppo

The field on the same side the hitter stands. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

rollover

The bat rolls over the top of the ball, so the ball is pounded into the ground.

posted finish

After the swing or the throw, the front leg stays firm instead of collapsing.

scap load

The back shoulder blade pinches together before the swing starts.

layback

The throwing arm tips back, with the palm facing away, before the ball comes forward.

drop and drive

The back knee bends, then the back leg pushes the body toward home.

kinetic chain

The legs and hips start the move. The chest follows. The bat or the arm is last.

front toss

A partner stands a few steps in front and flips the ball underhand.

machine

A pitching machine throws the ball. A coach sets the speed. It is not a person pitching yet.

live

A person throws the ball, closer to a game. This comes after the tee and the easy flips.

3x10

Three sets of ten. Rest a little between sets.

tee

A stand that holds the ball still. No one throws.

high-cock slot

The throwing hand is up by the shoulder when the front foot lands.

glove side

The side of the body the glove is on.

line drive

The ball leaves flat, not popped up and not chopped into the ground.

bullpen

Pitchers throw in practice, usually with no batter, or with a coach hitting. It is not a game yet.

dry work

Swings or moves with no ball. You are practicing the body, not the result.

off-speed

A pitch that is slower than the fastball, such as a changeup or a curve.

pull side

The side the hitter's body turns toward. For a right-handed hitter, that is left field.

Balance & Posture

You stay tall and balanced over the rubber before you move toward home.

Apprentice

Balance, easy or no throw

No throw, or one easy throw. You practice the body position. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Seal & Swing
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
High Knee, Knee to Knee & Slide Step
In everyday words. Stretch mechanics, timing, holds.
Set up. Stretch mechanics, timing, holds. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Glide to Stride
In everyday words. Pitching progression step in older seasons (Teams 56-59).
Set up. Pitching progression step in older seasons (Teams 56-59). Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Journeyman

Short catch

Short catch with a partner. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Arm Slot
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Skim to Stride WU
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Vex Ball to Wall
In everyday words. Wall throws with Vex ball.
Set up. Wall throws with Vex ball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Craftsman

Mixed pitches, not your hardest

Mixed pitches, staying short of your hardest throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Bullpens (Sets of 15, 3 FB / 2 OFFSpeed)
In everyday words. "30 - 45 Pitches"; "(3 FB / 2 OFFSpeed ---- Sets of 15 Pitches ----)"; Wind Up / Stretch rounds.
Set up. "30 - 45 Pitches"; "(3 FB / 2 OFFSpeed ---- Sets of 15 Pitches ----)"; Wind Up / Stretch rounds. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Master

Someone is batting

A person is batting. The arm still comes first. Stop if anything hurts.

Picks, Holds & PFP
In everyday words. Pickoffs, holds, pitcher fielding.
Set up. Pickoffs, holds, pitcher fielding. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Direction & Stride

Your front foot lands on a straight line toward home, not off to the side.

Apprentice

Balance, easy or no throw

No throw, or one easy throw. You practice the body position. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Seal & Go
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Movement into Wall (Wind Up & Stretch) / PVC & Waterbag
In everyday words. "The unwind of the ARM - Pvis escorts the arm -- belt buckle, then tie clip"
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Journeyman

Short catch

Short catch with a partner. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Hop Backs
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Walking Wind Ups
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Arm Care (JBands & Plyo, Hand Grippers & Shoulder Tube)
In everyday words. Arm care block.
Set up. Arm care block. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Craftsman

Mixed pitches, not your hardest

Mixed pitches, staying short of your hardest throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Bullpen Touch Ups
In everyday words. Short bullpen tune-ups.
Set up. Short bullpen tune-ups. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Master

Someone is batting

A person is batting. The arm still comes first. Stop if anything hurts.

PLive (Throw / AC / Hit) / Pitchers BP / Live on Mound
In everyday words. Pitchers throw live to hitters: "PLive (Throw / AC / Hit)", "Live on Mound (In / Middle / Out )", "Jugs (Live Change Up)".
Set up. Pitchers throw live to hitters: "PLive (Throw / AC / Hit)", "Live on Mound (In / Middle / Out )", "Jugs (Live Change Up)". Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Hip-Shoulder Separation

Your hips start to turn while your shoulders stay closed. Then the chest follows.

Apprentice

Balance, easy or no throw

No throw, or one easy throw. You practice the body position. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Hinge & Swing
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Plyo drills (Reverse Throws / Pivot Pickoffs / Roll-Ins / Rocker Throws / Walking Windups)
In everyday words. Wall or trampoline, 60-80%, 2 sets of 10 / 2 sets of 8 / 2 sets of 6.
Set up. Wall or trampoline, 60-80%, 2 sets of 10 / 2 sets of 8 / 2 sets of 6. Plyo stays at or under 4 lb, and the effort stays short of max. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. Built backwards: finish first, then add the move.

Journeyman

Short catch

Short catch with a partner. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Hop & Throw
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Shuffle Change
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Long Toss (extension + compression)
In everyday words. Extension out, compression in on a line.
Set up. extension out and compression back in on a line, at catch-play effort. This is not a max-effort long toss. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. Keep your arm speed up and don't aim.

Craftsman

Mixed pitches, not your hardest

Mixed pitches, staying short of your hardest throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Me Pen
In everyday words. Pitcher-led pen.
Set up. Pitcher-led pen. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Master

Someone is batting

A person is batting. The arm still comes first. Stop if anything hurts.

Live Bullpens (pitchers throw to hitters)
In everyday words. Pitchers throw bullpens with hitters in: "Live Bullpens 2 Ab's Per Guy", "Live Bullpen (4 - 5 Abs)".
Set up. Pitchers throw bullpens with hitters in: "Live Bullpens 2 Ab's Per Guy", "Live Bullpen (4 - 5 Abs)". Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. "2 Ab's Per Guy"; "4 - 5 Abs"
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Arm Path & Timing

Your throwing hand is up by the shoulder when your front foot lands, not still down by your hip.

Apprentice

Balance, easy or no throw

No throw, or one easy throw. You practice the body position. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Leg Lift, Hip Coil & Knee Drive
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Compression Throws (weighted, into net)
In everyday words. Full delivery from 20-40 ft, 3 throws each weight.
Set up. baseballs only, into a net, short distance, easy effort. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Journeyman

Short catch

Short catch with a partner. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Three Hops
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Spin It Off Speed
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Plyo Flips / Circles / Bounces
In everyday words. Plyo ball arm-care/prep.
Set up. Use plyo balls. Plyo ball arm-care/prep. Plyo stays at or under 4 lb, and the effort stays short of max. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Craftsman

Mixed pitches, not your hardest

Mixed pitches, staying short of your hardest throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Behind Mound / Down Mound / SB BB
In everyday words. Pen warm-up sequence before mound work.
Set up. Pen warm-up sequence before mound work. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Master

Someone is batting

A person is batting. The arm still comes first. Stop if anything hurts.

No drill is filed under this concept at this station.

Release & Finish

You finish out over your front leg and could field a ball hit back at you.

Apprentice

Balance, easy or no throw

No throw, or one easy throw. You practice the body position. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Hook EM - Hip Fall
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Core Velocity Belt progression
In everyday words. Resisted Load & Hold / Resisted Stride / Assisted Stride to Throw.
Set up. Resisted Load & Hold / Resisted Stride / Assisted Stride to Throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Journeyman

Short catch

Short catch with a partner. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

Pick Ups
In everyday words. needs coach review
Set up. Use baseballs. You throw a baseball. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review
Arsenal & Grip Clinic
In everyday words. "(4 S, 2 S, Change / Pitchfork / Circle, Cutter, BB or Slider"
Set up. needs coach review
What good looks like. needs coach review
How many. needs coach review
Pass check. needs coach review
Cue. needs coach review

Craftsman

Mixed pitches, not your hardest

Mixed pitches, staying short of your hardest throw. Stop if the elbow or shoulder hurts.

No drill is filed under this concept at this station.

Master

Someone is batting

A person is batting. The arm still comes first. Stop if anything hurts.

No drill is filed under this concept at this station.

The demo signs you in as Riley, Morgan, or Elena on a roster that stays in memory. It does not read or write the live roster.

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Connection

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Front Foot vs Back Foot Contact (machine)

Machine Front Toss High-Rep

Force

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Feet Together Machine Rounds

Game Velo Plus Overload Machine

Path

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Orange Flat Bat - Can't Get Beat - Hold the Angle

Drop Toss (incl. 2 Strike Drop Toss Whiffle)

Timing

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Drills coming

Adjustability

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Angle Toss (FH / BH)

Adjustability Toss (Mix / Outside)

Approach

Flaw fix

Coaching cues

Drill prescription

Drills coming

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