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This drill aims to teach batters the important skill of being able to hit the ball in all directions on the field. In addition, this will also develop in batters the ability to quickly recognize in which direction a pitch is going.

For this drill, you will need a bat, a helmet, any type of protective screen for the pitcher, two practice cones, and a bit of colored tape. This drill can be performed during training, and it may be done as individual or group competitions between players.

The drill begins with both cones being placed on the edge of the outfield grass, with on of them right behind where the shortstop would normally be, and the other behind second base. This effectively splits up the playing field into 3 distinct areas. You then use the tape to mark out 3 equal sections on the home plate. Position the pitcher behind the screen in a spot where he can maintain proper control over the direction of the pitch.

With each pitch that is thrown, the batter should call out the direction the ball is going to, immediately before the swing. The pitcher will be in the best position to see if the batter is conscious of where the strike zone is, and whether the right calls where made prior to the hit. The tape on the home plate will help the pitcher judge the accuracy of the batter’s hit.

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