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Cactus Athletics Front-Toss Skip Drill

Front-toss variation that incorporates a skip or hop to add athletic movement and timing challenge.

Duration:
About 6 min

Coaching notes

Hitter takes a small skip or hop into the swing so the lower half stays live and the timing stays sharp.

Objectives

Keep the lower half athletic while maintaining swing quality.

Coaching cues

Light skip; land balanced; still drive the ball; stay connected.

Common errors

Over-skipping; losing balance; changing the swing.

Steps

  1. 1. Add the skip
  2. 2. Time the toss
  3. 3. Focus on balance and contact
  4. 4. Remove skip and transfer
Source: Cactus Athletics

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