Here are eight at-home baseball drills that you can do by yourself with little to no equipment. If you have time to watch this video, then you have time to get your work in. Take a break from your Netflix or your video games for 10 to 15 minutes, pick a couple of these drills, and work on them. You don’t have to do every drill every night; just pick a couple and get to work.
Baseball Drills At Home
Key Takeaways and Drills:
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Load and Pause: Practice loading and pausing in the launch position to improve balance and timing.
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Swing Sequence: Use a broomstick to focus on hip activation and swing sequence, ensuring proper rotation.
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Dry Hacks with Towel: Simulate swings with a towel, focusing on maintaining the correct launch position and swing mechanics.
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Top Hand/Bottom Hand Drill: Work on top and bottom hand strength and connection using a tennis ball and a counter.
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Forehand/Backhand Drill: Practice fielding ground balls with forehand and backhand techniques using a tennis ball.
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Ground Balls with Pancake Glove: Use a pancake glove to improve fielding skills, starting on your knees and progressing to standing.
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Juggling: Enhance hand-eye coordination with juggling, starting with two balls and progressing to three.
The first drill involves loading and pausing at the launch position to enhance balance and timing. Another drill uses a broomstick to focus on hip activation and swing sequence. Use a towel for dry hacks, concentrating on maintaining the correct launch position. There are also drills that enhance hand strength and fielding skills.
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