Purpose

Teaches precision in hand-eye coordination as player must focus on smaller and smaller target.

Drill Setup

Batter assumes normal batting stance next to a ball on a tee. Coach is nearby to critique player’s swing.

How It Works

1. Batter starts out with a 12-inch softball and takes normal swings.
2. Batter should use an adjustable tee or where she sets up to simulate inside, middle and outside pitches.
3. After, taking a set number of swings in each zone, batter next uses an 11-inch softball and repeats the process.
4. Batter finishes up the drill using a 7.5 inch baseball.

Coaching Tips

• Make sure that each swing the batter takes is a quality swing with high concentration, focus and effort.
• One tip to improve focus is to have the player not just focus on the softball but instead focus on a particular seam or a mark or “wart” on the ball.