Soft Toss Progression
Progress from side toss to front toss to prepare for live pitching
Soft Toss Progression
🕐 15 min👥 5U-8Ubeginner⭐ Everyday Drill
Description
Progress from side toss to front toss to prepare for live pitching
Skill Focus
hitting
Equipment Needed
- ✓Softballs
- ✓Bucket
- ✓Net or fence
Setup Instructions
Setup
- Coach kneels to side or front
- Bucket of balls
- Hitter in stance
Progression:
- Side toss (easy)
- Front toss from knee
- Front toss standing
- Increase speed gradually
Coaching Cues
Coaching Cues
- "Watch the ball leave my hand"
- "Step toward the ball"
- "Swing level through the zone"
- "Follow through to opposite side"