Multi-Color Soft Toss Softball
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains how to work on timing and reaction with a drill using multi colored balls.
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Backyard Tip: Glove Flips
Object: This drill is intended to help your Little Leaguer® improve their ability to open their glove when playing defense. Many young players simply move their glove through the air…
Backyard Tip: Elbow Swings Using a Batting Tee
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…
Backyard Tip: Using a Tee to Improve the Swing Path
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,…
Isolating Arm Tee Work
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about isolating the hands in this Tee drill to better control the bat and to help the hitter square up the pitch.
Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch – Away Pitch
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about working on all pitches in the strike zone in this drill. It can be done with a tee similar to this one,…
Backyard Tip: Teaching the Block Step Featuring Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon, Manager of the 2015 Little League Baseball® Southwest Region Champions from Pearland East Little League, knows the importance of fundamentals. Behind solid play both defensively and offensively, his…
Remember to Bring the Fun to Team Workouts
It is said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The first impression you want to make on your Little Leaguers® is that this…
Keep Little League® Practices Fresh by Including Intrasquad Scrimmages
When your focus turns to the regular season, managing effective, engaging practices between games can become a challenge. By the time the season is under way, your team has settled…
Backyard Tips: Water Balloon Toss
One of the more difficult skills for a beginning Little Leaguer® to learn is to “look the ball in,” when attempting to catch a fly ball. To secure a catch,…