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Robert Mehnert is a Township of Teaneck police sergeant with over 20 years of experience. Outside of his work responsibilities, Robert Mehnert is a little league baseball coach.
Baseball practice doesn’t always have to be tedious or boring. Below are three drills designed to better engage young players while also improving their skills.
1. Two ball toss – Played with five to nine players, this pre-game practice drill assists with team chemistry and can improve players’ hand-eye coordination. Players must form a circle and, while stationary and without a glove, throw and catch two balls around the circle.
2. Target bunting – In this bunting drill, three hula hoops are placed in different locations in front of home plate. A coach pitches the ball and calls out a hula hoop to the player at bat, who then has to direct the ball into said hula hoop. Points can be awarded for each target hit.
3. Relay base running – This drill primarily improves players’ base-running skills, but also includes a ball handling element. The team is divided into two groups, one of which starts at home plate while the other starts at second base. The players at the front of each line carry a ball and, at the sound of a whistle, begin rounding the bases. Once a player rounds the bases, he or she hands over the ball to the next player in line.
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