Reaction Hitting Drill

EYES CLOSED REACTION DRILL Difficulty Level: Advanced Execution: Get into batting stance at the plate, with your partner either off to the side for a soft toss, or behind the pitcher's screen in front. Now you're going to close your eyes, and your partner is going to throw the ball. Right after your partner throws the ball, he'll yell out "ball!" and you will then open your eyes, locate the ball, swing through and make contact. Repeat ten times to complete a set. Coaching Tips: Make sure to vary up the ball locations so that the batter can't just lock in on one area over the plate. Also, play around with the timing of when you call out "ball!" to make it easier or more difficult on the batter.