Free Baseball Drills

This next free baseball drill takes the form of a hitting game to promote quick thinking and precision when it comes to swinging and hitting a target. Divide the team into groups of three. One groups plays defense, and the other bats as offense. The defense players stand approximately ten to twenty feet in front of a wall or fence that needs to have a line near the top. Anything below the line is the scoring zone, and anything above the line is considered out.

A player from the defense team pitches a wiffle or foam ball to the batter. To score, they must hit the scoring zone on the wall without touching the ground. If the ball hits the ground first before touching the wall, it is not considered a run but it is not considered an out either. For the ball to be considered out, it must either strike the wall above the scoring zone or be caught by a member of the defense squad. If they are unable to catch the hit, the defense players may also try to knock the ball down so that it doesn't hit the wall.

The at-bat team gets three outs before the teams switch places. This games forces players on both teams to think and react quickly. It also gives the players many chances to practice their swings and their aim. This is a fun afternoon drill to run tournament-style, with the winning teams playing against each other, encouraging a little healthy competition amongst even the most timid players.

Baseball pitchers often need a special selection of drills to practice their pitching skills. These free baseball drills train your pitchers to be sharp and successful with their throws. For the first drill you will need four different colored dots about the size of a quarter. Place one dot on each of your catcher's knee and shoulder guards. Have the catcher call out a call and the pitcher must throw the ball into the corresponding spot. The pitcher has to hit all 4 dots with 6 balls. After the pitcher has completed the drill, have the catcher call out the colors again in a different order.

Another great pitching drill that improves a pitcher's concentration and control is this one called 20 to 4. The object of the drill is to throw 20 strikes without allowing more than 4 balls. If 4 balls are thrown, the pitcher must start over. Make sure your pitcher throws their pitchers at a smooth, even pace. They are not required to throw full speed; rather have them throw between 50 and 75 percent. Once the pitcher has completed the drill, have them move back a few paces and try again. Sufficient warm-ups are required before this drill to prevent injury.