HITTING DRILLS - SHORT TOSS

PUBLISHED BY OHS VARSITY BASEBALL

Equipment:  screen, plate, balls, and bat(s). 

SHORT TOSS - 15 FEET

1. 15 feet short toss has many advantages such as:  quality pitches thrown at a certain location, high repetitions, and the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses as a hitter/coach. 
2. Short Toss - we recommend throwing underhand at various speeds at specific locations.  This is very effective.  Example:  a softer thrown ball at the outside of the plate will help hitters identify off-speed and sit back to drive to the opposite field.
3. The Swing - focus top half of the baseball and drive through the ball.  Keep the ball on a line or on the ground.  Pop ups should not happen.  Drive to the center of the field.
4. 20 quality repetitions and then switch with partner. 

Coaches, take the time to demonstrate proper feeds.  This is the most important skill in any hitting drill. 

Variations

1. Tosser may bounce a tennis ball through the strike zone.  Follow the ball and drive on a line.  Stay on top of the ball.