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Set Feet, Set Hands, Swing (Tee, 6U)

HittingFull field10 minAges 6-81-6 playersIntensity: lightPitch Smart OKAdult supervision

Beginner tee hitting built on three setup checkpoints and a balanced finish.

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Your job today

Three steps before you swing: set your feet, set your hands, bat ready. Then hit the ball off the tee and finish balanced.

What good looks like: Quiet feet, good contact, and you don’t fall over on the finish.

Why it matters: Strong, still feet are where every good swing starts. Learn the setup now and hitting gets easier every year.

How it works

First hitting drill for the youngest players, from Baseball BC 6U. Coach demos and players mimic three checkpoints — 'set your feet' (strong legs), 'set your hands', 'bat position' — then take 5 swings off a tee with a balanced follow-through ('squish the bug'). Foam/plastic bats only at 6U; bat safety: only swing at the tee, carry the bat by the barrel.

Reps / rounds
2 rounds x 5 swings
Rest between sets
30s
Space needed
15x15ft
Coaches
1-2

Equipment

  • tee
  • foam or plastic bat
  • wiffle balls

If you don't have it

  • No tee? Use cone stack (moves to Backyard).

Setup

  1. Set tee at front hip
  2. Foam/plastic bats only — no metal at 6U
  3. Stagger hitters with safe spacing

Run the drill

  1. Coach demo: set feet, set hands, bat position
  2. Players mimic the checkpoints with no bat
  3. Take 5 swings off the tee
  4. Hold a balanced finish each swing

Coaching cues

  • Strong legs (set feet)
  • Hands back and up
  • Squish the bug, finish balanced

Common mistakes

  • Happy feet (moving feet)
  • Swinging before set
  • Unsafe bat carry

Scoring

Track % solid contact (percent). On-track when at or above 60.

Adjust it

Make it easier

  • easier: ball on a taller tee, focus on contact only

Make it harder

  • intro: dry swings with no bat, mimic coach
  • intermediate: 5 tee swings
  • advanced: tee swing + run to first

Variations

  • Coach Says: Play 'Coach Says' with set-feet / set-hands positions

Safety

  • bat safety zone
  • STOP_ON_PAIN: Distinguish acceptable muscle soreness from joint pain or severe muscle ache. Any pain, pop, or possible injury must be reported to a parent, coach, or trusted adult, and the activity stopped immediately. Any sign of illness or injury must be evaluated before returning.

Source

Author: platform · Status: Reviewed · Last reviewed 2026-06-03