Best Timing Drills

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Sep 21, 2017
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I haven't used the 3 plate drill, but I like how you keep the same throwing speed and just change the hitters position.


Yep, that's why I like it, too. Not that it really matters, but I start my hitters in the middle, then rotate to the front, then all the way back. We normally do two swings at each plate. I have the hitter rotate through twice, then we switch hitters. We're usually doing this during our stations/timed hitting, so I'll have two girls at this station, rotating after 6 swings until time is up.

Other times we'll make it a competition, and if you don't make solid contact before your 6 swings is up, you're out of the cage and the other girl rotates in.
 
Oct 2, 2017
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Yep, that's why I like it, too. Not that it really matters, but I start my hitters in the middle, then rotate to the front, then all the way back. We normally do two swings at each plate. I have the hitter rotate through twice, then we switch hitters. We're usually doing this during our stations/timed hitting, so I'll have two girls at this station, rotating after 6 swings until time is up.

Other times we'll make it a competition, and if you don't make solid contact before your 6 swings is up, you're out of the cage and the other girl rotates in.

I think this will help my DD. Are you just front tossing or using a machine?
 
Apr 2, 2015
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Woodstock, man
Most kids don't begin their stride until the ball is halfway and they think it's a strike.

Make sure you randomly hold the ball in the cage, and make sure everyone is moving when you make your move to throw the ball.
 
Nov 18, 2015
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At slower speeds, the multi-plate drill is difficult with a machine. And change in distance of more than a foot or so front or back will be changing the height of the pitch.

This was with the machine probably set to around 35-40. May not be as much as an issue at higher speeds.
 
Jun 8, 2016
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Been wanting to get a front toss protection screen, so I don't get drilled. This just gives me the excuse :D
Marcela hit me when she was 6 or 7, I bought one the next day. Good investment. The one I bought you have to assemble but it only takes a minute and it has held up well for over 3 years now.
 
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Marcela hit me when she was 6 or 7, I bought one the next day. Good investment. The one I bought you have to assemble but it only takes a minute and it has held up well for over 3 years now.
I was looking at this. Don't have a bunch of money to spend.

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