Tracking and catching a fly ball are challenging skills for younger players. A simple and fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and space awareness on a field is to practice…
The basic skill of properly gripping a ball is practiced using the “four-seam toss” drill. Your child can improve catching a ball, transferring the ball to the throwing hand, proper…
The basic skill of fielding a ground ball is practiced using the “alligator hands” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, confidence, range of motion, and footwork by practicing the…
The basic skill of hand-eye coordination is practiced using the “same-side toss” drill. Your child can improve dexterity, tracking the ball with their eyes, grip on the ball, and transferring…
The basic skill of fielding a ground ball is practiced using the “knee groundballs” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, glove placement, ball control, and confidence when fielding a…
The basic skill of contacting a pitched ball with a bat is practiced using the “soft toss” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, batting stance, swing path and stride,…
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…
The basic skill of proper glove and throwing hand placement is practiced using the “21” drill. Your child can improve catching a ball, transferring the ball to the throwing hand,…
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…
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,…