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Front toss, mixed speed

Hitting

EasyAbout 10 minPairs

A coach tosses from behind a screen, changing speed to train the hitter to stay back.

Set up

Steps

1. Ten normal-speed tosses
2. Ten mixed speeds, unannounced
3. Five where the hitter must let one go if it is outside

Coaching points

• Load early, then wait
• Keep the weight back on slow tosses
• Drive the ball where it is pitched

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