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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:

  1. Side toss (easy)
  2. Front toss from knee
  3. Front toss standing
  4. 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"