All ages
Hitting
All positions
Intermediate
MLB Swing-Plane Contact and Extension Drill
Mirror and tee work emphasizing lead-elbow height, plane alignment, and full extension with the barrel staying below the hands.
- Equipment:
- Bat / tee
- Duration:
- About 8 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
209COACH method that trains hitters to stay on plane through contact and finish with extension while maintaining proper elbow relationship.
Objectives
Improve swing plane, contact quality, and extension through the ball.
Coaching cues
Lead elbow height; barrel below hands; full extension after contact.
Steps
- 1. Mirror plane checks
- 2. Tee contact with focus on elbow and plane
- 3. Extension finish reps
- 4. Progress to soft toss
Source:
209COACH
