All ages
Hitting
All positions
Beginner
Turn to Catch Hitting Drill
Drill that forces the hitter to keep eyes on the ball and proper head/shoulder position by catching tossed balls while turning the chin.
- Equipment:
- Ball only
- Duration:
- About 8 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Partner
Coaching notes
Hitter turns the chin and shoulder while tracking and catching soft tosses, training the eyes to stay on the ball through the swing path.
Objectives
Improve head position, eye tracking, and staying on the ball longer.
Coaching cues
Turn the chin; keep eyes locked; soft hands to catch; stay balanced.
Common errors
Pulling the head; looking up early; lunging.
Steps
- 1. Soft toss while turning chin
- 2. Catch the ball in the hitting zone
- 3. Progress to swing after catch feel
- 4. Add live soft toss
Source:
Baseball Rebellion
