High school
Hitting
All positions
Intermediate
Troy Snitker Double Feed Drill – Stick the Finish
Consecutive two-ball feeds from a machine that force the hitter to stick the finish and recover quickly into the next hitting position.
- Skill:
- balance, finish, recovery
- Equipment:
- Bat / tee
- Duration:
- About 6 min
- Setting:
- Indoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
Hitter takes two pitches in rapid succession. Emphasis is on bracing into the front side, avoiding spill-over, and getting back to a ready position immediately after the first swing.
Objectives
Improve balance and finish; train quick recovery into the next swing; fix players who spill over or lose front-side brace.
Coaching cues
Stick the finish; get back to hitting position ASAP; brace into the front side and legs; no spill-over.
Common errors
Falling off the first swing; slow recovery; losing balance into the second pitch.
Steps
- 1. Two-Ball Sets — Machine feeds two consecutive pitches; hitter must stick finish and reset.
- 2. Progression — Increase velocity or shorten distance between feeds.
- 3. Focus Players — Especially useful for those who lose balance or spill over.
