Baseball drills work on more than just hitting and fielding. Drills emphasize repetition and practicing specific areas of the game so players are prepared for competition. Put players in their normal positions they play in games so they can work on the fundamentals and mechanics necessary for success. Stay focused and work hard during every drill.
21 Outs Drill
Put players in the defensive positions they would normally start at for a game. Assign one offensive player to run the bases, and have him start at different bases during the drill. Hit balls at the defense and make it field each hit without any mistakes and deliver the ball to the catcher after the out, according to eteamz.com. Make the defense yell the number of each out and aim for 21 consecutive outs without any mistakes. If it makes a mistake, start over at zero outs.
Up the Middle
Set up a screen in front of the pitcher's mound and throw batting practice to each batter. Make the hitters aim for the batting screen. Qcbaseball.com says players are forced to be more patient at the plate and wait for the ball. The drill emphasizes a controlled, more balanced swing.
Infield Juggling Drill
Start one player in the infield in a ready position. The coach or another player stands at home plate with three balls ready. Throw a grounder to the infielder and wait for him to field it. As soon as the infielder fields the ball, throw another ball to a different side, according to eteamz.com. Repeat a third throw at the infielder as he is fielding the second ball. The object is to keep the infielder on his toes while delivering accurate throws back toward the coach.
Pop-Up and Tag-Up
Send one to three outfielders into the field to catch fly balls. Put a catcher behind home plate and a runner at third base. Hit fly balls to the outfield and make the player at third tag up and run home after the catch. The drill simulates a tag-up situation and makes the defense work on throwing the runner out at home.
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