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11U–12U Hitting All positions Beginner

MOJO 10 Best Youth Hitting Drills

Fun, multi-station youth hitting series covering tee work, soft toss, recognition, and competitive games.

Skill:
swing fundamentals contact
Equipment:
Bat / tee
Duration:
About 20 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Small group

Coaching notes

Ten kid-friendly drills (Boulder, Force Fields, Kneeling Good, Line Drive Derby, Soft Toss Slugging, etc.) that keep energy high while teaching solid swing fundamentals.

Objectives

Introduce and reinforce basic swing mechanics in an engaging format suitable for young players.

Coaching cues

Stay balanced; swing hard; keep the head still; compete and have fun.

Common errors

Over-swinging; losing balance; ignoring the target.

Steps

  1. 1. Rotate through the 10 stations or select 4-5 per practice
  2. 2. Emphasize one cue per station
  3. 3. Keep transitions fast and energy high
Source: yougotmojo

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