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⚾ Baseball drills

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Under 12

Glove work: short hops

10 min · 2 players · Fielding
  1. Partner throws short hops from 5 m (soft ball for young players).
  2. Field out front, two hands.
  3. 20 reps, then backhand side.

Coach tip: Wide base, glove down early.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

Tee hitting stations

15 min · 1+ players · Batting
  1. Hit 10 off a tee into a net, middle of the plate.
  2. Move the tee inside, then outside.
  3. Focus on contact, not power.

Coach tip: Everyone wears a helmet near any swing.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

13–17

Glove work: short hops

10 min · 2 players · Fielding
  1. Partner throws short hops from 5 m (soft ball for young players).
  2. Field out front, two hands.
  3. 20 reps, then backhand side.

Coach tip: Wide base, glove down early.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

Tee hitting stations

15 min · 1+ players · Batting
  1. Hit 10 off a tee into a net, middle of the plate.
  2. Move the tee inside, then outside.
  3. Focus on contact, not power.

Coach tip: Everyone wears a helmet near any swing.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

Adults

Glove work: short hops

10 min · 2 players · Fielding
  1. Partner throws short hops from 5 m (soft ball for young players).
  2. Field out front, two hands.
  3. 20 reps, then backhand side.

Coach tip: Wide base, glove down early.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

Tee hitting stations

15 min · 1+ players · Batting
  1. Hit 10 off a tee into a net, middle of the plate.
  2. Move the tee inside, then outside.
  3. Focus on contact, not power.

Coach tip: Everyone wears a helmet near any swing.

Learn more: Baseball Canada ↗

Explainers

Practise little and often

Short, regular skill sessions (10–20 minutes) build technique better than rare long ones. Mix in games so practice feels like the real thing. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Age-appropriate play

Young players learn best through fun, small-sided games and modified equipment. Specialising early isn't required — sampling several sports is encouraged. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Where to learn more about baseball

Your national governing body has coaching courses, age-grade rules and safety guidance. Always follow your club's and league's rules. (Baseball Canada ↗)

Practice log

For under-18s we only record the drill and minutes — no body or health metrics.

Drills summarised by SportsGPT for general skill practice. Follow your league's age-grade rules and use proper safety equipment. Sources checked October 16, 2026.