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Baseball drills
44 free Baseball drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
44 drills
ThrowingGameAround-the-horn relay gameTwo teams of four race to throw a ball around a square of bases: catch, turn and throw to the next base, counting laps out loud. Accurate throws beat hard ones.15 min · 4–16 players · U7+
PitchingBreaking ball developmentSenior pitchers build a curveball or slider from short-distance spin throws to a bullpen, with breaking balls kept to a small, counted share of the workload.30 min · 2–8 players · U16+
Team defence & relaysBuntingBunt coveragesThe infield learns who charges, who covers and who calls the base on a sacrifice bunt, so the defence always gets at least one out.20 min · 8–14 players · U13+
BuntingBunting basics: sacrifice and bunt for a hitBatters learn the sacrifice bunt to move a runner up and the bunt for a hit, deadening the ball down the third- or first-base line.20 min · 4–10 players · U11+
Catcher skillsThrowingCatcher blocking and throwing out base stealersCatchers block balls in the dirt to keep runners frozen, then receive, transfer and throw to second against live steals, timed with a stopwatch.30 min · 5–12 players · U16+
Catcher skillsCatcher stance and receivingCatchers learn the signal stance and the ready stance, then receive throws in every part of the zone with a quiet, firm glove that keeps strikes looking like strikes.15 min · 2–6 players · U10+
HittingCoach-pitch battingA coach pitches easy strikes from close range behind a screen; batters swing at good pitches, hit the ball into play and run hard through first base.20 min · 5–12 players · U6+
PitchingTeam defence & relaysComebackers and the pitcher covering firstPitchers finish every delivery ready to field, then practise fielding comebackers and running the right route to cover first on balls to the right side.20 min · 5–12 players · U12+
GameSituational playControlled scrimmage inningsShort game innings that start from a situation the coach sets, with counts and pitch limits that keep it moving, so players make real game decisions and the coach can stop and teach.40 min · 12–24 players · U12+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewEnd the session with an easy jog and walk, gentle stretches, an arm check and a quick team review: what went well, what to practise, and who needs rest.10 min · 2–20 players · U10+
Team defence & relaysThrowingCut-off and relay systemThe whole defence learns who cuts, who relays, who backs up and how the catcher's calls decide where the throw goes, using live runners on singles and extra-base hits.25 min · 10–16 players · U12+
Team defence & relaysDecision-makingDefensive alignment and positioningThe coach calls a hitter type and game situation, and all nine fielders move to the right depth and shade before a fungo tests the alignment.25 min · 9–14 players · U16+
Warm-upThrowingDynamic warm-up and throwing programmeA pre-training routine: a short dynamic warm-up, arm care, then a partner throwing programme that builds from short, easy throws out to longer distance and back.20 min · 2–20 players · U11+
PitchingFastball and change-up commandA bullpen session where pitchers hit the catcher's target with the fastball on both sides of the plate and throw a change-up with the same arm speed, inside a set pitch count.20 min · 3–6 players · U12+
ThrowingGround ballsFirst base: stretch and catchInfielders field ground balls and throw to first while the first baser practises getting to the bag, finding it with the heel, reading the throw and stretching to catch it.15 min · 4–9 players · U8+
Team defence & relaysSituational playFirst-and-third plays: offence and defenceWith runners on first and third, the defence runs its throw-through, cut and arm-fake plays while the offence attacks with straight, early and delayed steals.30 min · 9–16 players · U16+
HittingFront toss and short toss behind a screenBatters groove a short, level swing against underhand front toss, then step up to firmer overhand short toss, with the feeder always behind a protective screen.25 min · 3–10 players · U10+
Ground ballsFunnel fielding ground ballsYoung infielders learn the basic ground-ball pattern: move in, get wide and low with the glove out front, funnel the ball to the belly, then step and throw to a target.15 min · 3–8 players · U6+
HittingSituational playHit-and-run and run-and-hitHitters and runners practise both plays against a live infield: on the hit-and-run the batter must swing and hit it on the ground; on the run-and-hit only at a strike.30 min · 9–16 players · U16+
HittingHitting the inside and outside pitchBatters learn where to make contact for each pitch location: out in front to pull the inside pitch, deeper to drive the outside pitch the other way.25 min · 3–10 players · U12+
Holding runners & pickoffsPitchingHolding runners and the slide stepPitchers learn to vary their holds, throw over legally and use a quicker slide step to the plate, so runners on first can't get a big jump.20 min · 4–10 players · U13+
Ground ballsThrowingInfield glove work and quick transfersMiddle infielders field ground balls from the coach, then take the ball out of the glove fast and make an accurate throw to first base.20 min · 4–10 players · U11+
Team defence & relaysThrowingInfield-outfield pre-game routineA brisk, set routine before games: outfielders throw to the bases and home, then infielders field and throw to first, turn double plays and charge slow rollers.15 min · 9–16 players · U12+
BaserunningLeads and secondary leadsRunners learn a safe primary lead off first, a timed secondary lead as the pitch is delivered, and how to get back on a pickoff throw.15 min · 4–14 players · U12+