High school
Hitting
All positions
Intermediate
Troy Snitker Alternating Angle Drill – Open-Side Attack
Machine moved to an extreme open angle; hitter works opposite-field and pull-side directions on alternating pitches to improve balance and direction.
- Skill:
- directional hitting, balance
- Equipment:
- Bat / tee
- Duration:
- About 7 min
- Setting:
- Indoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Feeds come from an exaggerated open angle. Hitter alternates driving the ball the other way and then pulling, training directional control under unusual attack angles.
Objectives
Improve balance and directional control; help hitters who struggle to pull correctly or stay balanced against open-side angles.
Coaching cues
Work the opposite field on the first pitch, pull on the next; maintain direction even when the angle is extreme; randomize after block practice.
Common errors
Losing direction; pulling everything or going the other way on every pitch; falling off balance.
Steps
- 1. Open Angle Setup — Move machine outside normal release to the open side.
- 2. Alternate Direction — Drive opposite field then pull on successive pitches.
- 3. Randomize — Use fine dial without hitter knowledge to add reaction demand.
