Here are 5 drills that Todd utilizes at baseball practices to keep everyone involved and productivity maximized. Lots of reps to work on mechanics, athleticism and adjustability.
Drill 1: Soccer Ball Load Stride – This drill works on turning back to load, instead of swaying back to load, as well as, weight transfer on the swing.
Drill 2: 1 Bounce – This drill works on adjusting to a variety of pitch locations and being athletic, as well as, bat angle, shoulder and pelvic tilt.
Drill 3: Live Hitting – Allows players to have multiple repetitions through game type play.
Drill 4: High Tee – This drill works on hitting pitches that are high in the strike zone.
Drill 5: 90 Degree Tee – This teaches the player to have hip and shoulder separation to generate power in the swing.