Teeball

__Teeball__

__SKILLS:__

 * Catching
 * Throwing
 * Hitting

__Drills__
__Catching and Throwing__ (FUN - prep needed) Cut off the bottom of a plastic gallon container. Turn the jug upside down with the handle in the glove hand of your player. Toss tennis balls to the player and have them catch the balls with the jug. __Watching the ball__ (GOOD) Using a tee, draw a large black dot on the ball or put a sticker back to front on a spot on the ball. Have the batter concentrate on hitting the dot and watching the dot until after their swing is complete. Using the tee helps to keep their swing level. They will get it - repetition is the key. __Improving Throwing and Catching (OK)__ Put the gloves down and use a tennis or rubber ball. Roll grounders to them and instruct the players to use both hands. Get the players used to using both hands, then graduate to gloves. This drill may also be used to improve catching line drives or pop ups. __Throwing__ (GOOD) Have the player(s) make an L shape with their throwing arm, and concentrate on hitting the coach's nose with the ball (not really but gives a point of aim). Having a focal point helps players understand the ball will go where they aim. Your nose is about as good as focal point as any. Throw back and forth in partners getting further and further away from each other.

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