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Developing the skills to effectively play baseball and sofball is done through practice and repitition (drills). Practice and games are the forum where drills are used to provide an active and enjoyable learning enviroment.
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Backyard Tip: Elbow Swings Using a Batting Tee
Young players often lunge at pitches when trying to hit. To eliminate this tendency, and establish proper balance, eye contact on the ball, and consistent hip turn in a player’s…
Backyard Tip: Glove Flips
Object: This drill is intended to help your Little Leaguer® improve their ability to open their glove when playing defense. Many young players simply move their glove through the air…
Dominic Tellis’ Leadoff Home Run
Doiminic Tellis drills a leadoff solo home run to center field in the 1st inning, putting the Southwest team on the scoreboard immediately.
Madison Fuller Evens the Game
Madison Fuller drills a sharp shot down the third-base line, plating Kamryn Allen and Avery Vest to knot the score at two.
Multi-Color Soft Toss Softball
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains how to work on timing and reaction with a drill using multi colored balls.
Backyard Tips: Splash Sliding
On a warm summer day, kids are always excited to play in the water. With the spritz of a garden hose, and a plastic tarp, you can provide some fun…
Backyard Tip: Using a Tee to Improve the Swing Path
No matter the age or size of your Little Leaguer®, being a good hitter is all about making solid contact with the ball. If a player can see the ball,…
Isolating Arm Tee Work
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about isolating the hands in this Tee drill to better control the bat and to help the hitter square up the pitch.
Steven Martinez Belts A Two-Run Double
Steven Martinez drills a two-run double into the right-center field gap to give New York a 2-0 lead in the top of the 3rd inning.
Erin Van Ness Hits An RBI Single
Erin Van Ness drills an RBI single to center to give Pennsylvania a 3-0 lead in the 1st.