Posted by: rql () on Mon Feb 9 14:17:54 2009

> > just wondering about the value of soft toss as a hitting drill...
> > thoughts?
> > thanks
> > tim
>
> Good for adjusting to hitting and swinging at different pitch locations. Most important is to have good rotational mechanics as described on the web site. Tee work is also very good.
>
> As with anything and particularly athletics, learning a new skill or drill takes time to perfect muscle memory and can initially be frustrating.
I like front toss in behind a screen from 12-15 feet ,you can work in vs out accurately ,down vs up,underhand,then move back a little overhand,going from tee to straight toss then further back is a good sequence before going full distance for timing