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Intermediate
Baseball Canada Walking Drill (Hitting)
Walking soft-toss or front-toss that adds lower-half movement and timing challenge.
- Duration:
- About 6 min
Coaching notes
Hitter walks into the swing so the lower half stays live and the timing must adjust to the movement.
Objectives
Keep the lower half athletic while maintaining swing quality.
Coaching cues
Walk under control; land balanced; still drive the ball; stay connected.
Common errors
Over-striding; losing balance; changing the swing.
Steps
- 1. Walk into the toss
- 2. Time the swing
- 3. Focus on balance and contact
- 4. Transfer to stationary
Source:
Baseball Canada