How to do the drill
- 1
Tape an X chest high on your net. Set the net 4–5 steps (8–10 feet) away.
- 2
Set the tee thigh high at the front of the plate, even with where your front foot lands.
- 3
Count "1-2" like the pitcher winding up, then load and swing for a line drive into the X.
- 4
Do 3 sets of 10. Count every line drive on or near the X; log your total out of 30.
- 5
For the last set, move the tee a little inside or outside.
Coaching cues
- Wait for the pitcher.
- Line drive every swing.
- Barrel finishes at the pitcher.
What good looks like
Most balls hit the net near the X, rising a little, with the same rhythm every swing.
Safety
Use a 7 foot net and keep the tee far enough from it that balls do not bounce back at you. Use wiffle balls in tight spaces.
Why this drill
Tee work is the most recommended home hitting drill. A target is what makes it useful: without one, every ball into the net feels like a good swing.
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