Softball hitting drills
Tee drills and front toss a hitter can do at home, each with a video clip, steps and a swing count.
How coaches assign drills- 9 drills
- 8 with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 8–15 minutes each
9 softball hitting drills
Hitting0:39Tee Line Drives at a Target
FixesAimless tee swings
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
3 sets of 10 swings, 3–5 days a week
Hitting1:14Stride, Pause, Swing
FixesLunging and rushing
- 8 min
- Ages 7–18
2 sets of 10 swings, 3–4 days a week
Hitting1:14Connection Ball Swings
FixesCasting and long swings
- 10 min
- Ages 9–18
3 rounds of 5 swings with the ball and 5 without, 2–3 days a week
Hitting1:03Two-Tee Extension Drill
FixesRolling over and pulling off the ball
- 8 min
- Ages 10–18
2 sets of 10 swings, 2–3 days a week
Hitting0:49Parent Front Toss
FixesGreat off the tee, lost against live pitching
- With a partner
- 15 min
- Ages 7–18
3 rounds of 10 swings, 2–3 days a week
Hitting0:58High Tee Drill
FixesSwinging under high pitches and popping them up
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
3 rounds of 10 swings, 3 days a week
Hitting1:25Two-Tee Bat Path Drill
FixesDropping the hands or back shoulder and popping the ball up
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
3 rounds of 10 swings, 3 days a week
Hitting1:10One-Hand Tee Drills
FixesA long swing and a barrel that dips
- 10 min
- Ages 9–18
15 swings with each hand, 2 days a week
Hitting1:25Launch Angle Ladder
FixesPop-ups and no feel for where the barrel meets the ball
- 15 min
- Ages 11–18
24 swings up and down the ladder, 2 days a week
How to use these softball hitting drills
Softball hitting problems these drills fix
- Lunging at the ball.
- Casting the hands away from the body.
- Rolling over.
- A swing that looks good off the tee but falls apart against live pitching.
Each drill has a short video clip, numbered steps and one result to count, like line drives on target out of 30 swings.
Where to start
- Start with tee line drives at a target.
- Add stride, pause, swing for a hitter who lunges.
- Move to the two tee drill and front toss once contact is consistent.
What you need for hitting drills at home
- A batting tee, a hitting net and a bucket of balls cover four of the five drills, so a player can do them alone in the backyard or garage.
- Front toss needs a parent to toss from behind a screen.
- In a small space, use wiffle balls.
How many swings and how often
- Twenty to thirty good swings per drill is enough. Once a player gets tired the swing gets sloppy, so stop there.
- Two drills make a 20-minute session.
- Three or four sessions a week between practices is a good target.
Softball hitting drills FAQ
What are good softball hitting drills for beginners?
Start with tee work. Tee line drives at a target gives every swing a goal, and stride, pause, swing teaches a young hitter to stay balanced instead of lunging. Both work for players as young as 7 or 8. Add front toss with a parent once the player makes solid contact off the tee.
How can I practice softball hitting at home?
A batting tee, a hitting net and a bucket of balls are enough for most home hitting drills. Set the net 8–10 feet from the tee, tape a target on it and take 20–30 swings per drill. Use wiffle balls in a garage or small yard.
How many swings should a softball player take a day?
For home practice, 50–100 focused swings spread over two or three drills is plenty for most youth players. Each drill on this page lists its sets, like 3 sets of 10 swings, so a player knows when she is done.
What is the two tee drill in softball?
Two tees are set up in a line: the player hits the ball on the back tee and swings through without touching the ball on the front tee. It shows right away whether the barrel stays in the zone or rolls over. See the two tee drill for setup and reps.
More softball drills by skill
- Softball fielding drills7 drills
Ground balls off a wall, short hops, quick transfers and fly ball footwork. A glove, a wall and a few tennis balls cover most of it.
- Softball throwing drills4 drills
Arm path and release work that fits in a living room or backyard.
- Softball pitching drills3 drills
Windmill mechanics and strike throwing into a net or to a parent catcher.
- Softball catcher drills4 drills
Blocking balls in the dirt with a wall and tennis balls.
- Softball speed and arm care drills3 drills
First-step starts, home-to-first sprints and a band routine to warm up the arm before throwing.
Assign softball drills to your team
Use the drills in this library or make your own. Coaches assign them as homework between practices, and players open each drill on their phone, do it and check in when they finish.
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Pick drills or make your own
Start from the softball drills in this library, copy one and change it, or write your own with steps, a YouTube video, your own photos and videos or a link to read. Then assign it to the whole team or to certain players and set how many days a week.
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Players do them at home
Players open the drill on their phone, watch the video or read the steps, do the drill and check in when they finish. They can upload a video of their work too.
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Players log a result
A drill can have one result to track, like strikes out of 30. Results stay private to the player and their family, and players earn XP and levels as they keep checking in.
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The coach sees who did it
Coaches see who has checked in on each drill and can react or reply to a player's check-in.
Assign softball hitting drills with Bravara Reps
Coaches assign drills to the team or to certain players. Players check in from home, log a result and earn XP as they go.
