These drills and tools are specifically identified to be easy for you to do at home with your player, and do not require a lot of time, space, or equipment. Try to work these in a few times a week, to keep your player getting better between practices and games.
Close games are won or lost with runners in scoring position. In this video, learn how to approach and practice based on the game situation.
Many young players have trouble staying balanced when they stride forward during the swing (weight goes too far forward). This drill can help the player experience the feeling of more balance during the swing.
Simple drill to help drive through the ball and stay connected.
Simple drills to help the hands stay in the correct position for a good swing.
Here's a simple at-home drill to help your player develop a more connected swing.
Five simple ways to build the muscle memory of keeping the head down when swinging. Helpful for players whose heads are flying out during the swing. All easy drills to do at home!
This video provides some simple fundamentals to look for when reviewing and working on your player's swing, especially when you get some good video with your smartphone. Get these right, and many other things fall into place!
A couple easy at-home drills to help create quality bat path, which provides the hitter the best chance to hit the ball hard.
A hitting stick is one of the simplest batting practice tools out there, and makes getting swings in on a regular basis easy. Get an overview of how you can use it here!
Former MLB player Matt Antonelli leads us through 3 simple drills that can be done at home, with a tee. These drills help to build the fundamentals of a mechanically strong swing, and help address some of the common challenges that young players face.
Getting lots of reps on the tee = good. Getting lots of quality reps on the tee = better. This video provides simple ways to get more out of your tee work at home.
This is a GREAT drill for young players, particularly if dropping the back elbow is an issue (hint: it is for almost everyone).
If you have a net and some baseballs, this is a great way to work on swing mechanics at home.
3 easy tee drills for home, to build solid swing fundamentals. Focused on seeing the ball, hitting for more power, and hitting the ball where it's pitched.