Rope Bat® Hitting Drills
Any hitting drill that can be done with a regular bat can be done with the Rope Bat®. The Rope Bat® ensures the player stays connected and practices the drill using correct hitting mechanics.
Each of these drills can be used for either baseball or softball with a couple drills specific for slappers. Use these recommended Rope Bat® drills, or put the Rope Bat® to work with any of your favorite hitting drills.
Warm Up Drills
Rope Bat® Warm Up #1
Baseball, Softball + Slappers – Visualize & Feel
Key Benefits:
✔️ Visualize connection
✔️ Body awareness
Video Credit – @anabruni.softball (Instagram)
Rope Bat® Warm Up #2
Baseball & Softball Edition – Bat Path Feels
Key Benefits:
✔️ Bat path
Video Credit – @anabruni.softball (Instagram)
Rope Bat® Warm Up #2
Slapper Edition – Bat Path Feels
Key Benefits:
✔️ Bat path
Video Credit – @anabruni.softball (Instagram)
Batting Practice Drills
One Hand Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Sequencing
✔️ Bat path
✔️ Direction
✔️ Overall Connection
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
Hands High Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Prevents hand dropping
Video Credit – @hitting_done_right_hdr (Instagram)
Push vs Turn Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Keeps hands in sync with shoulders
✔️ Prevents leaning forward
✔️ Reinforces upper body connection to contact
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
Recoil Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Body control
✔️ Sequencing
✔️ Direction
✔️ Balance
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
Slapping Drill
Softball Slappers
Key Benefits:
✔️ Feel the movements for power slapping
Video Credit – @anabruni.softball (Instagram)
Palm Switch Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Reduces back elbow drag
✔️ Assists in properly slotting back elbow
✔️ Keeps hitter short to the ball
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
Bear Claw Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Stay connected
✔️ Keep body and arms working in unison
✔️ Stay through the ball longer
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
Bottom Hand Isolation Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Prevents dumping the barrel / pulling off with front side
✔️ Eliminates “Chicken Wing”
Video Credit – @hitting_done_right_hdr (Instagram)
Exaggerated Palm Up Drill
Baseball & Softball
Key Benefits:
✔️ Prevents rolling over
Video Credit – @thehitterslab (Instagram)
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Perfect Your Player's Swing!
The Rope Bat® should only be used with lightweight training balls such as Rope Bat® Soft Training Balls (foam) or Wiffle balls (plastic). Never use real baseballs or softballs with the Rope Bat®. Use only tees with soft rubber cones, such as the Tanner Tee. Do not use the Rope Bat® with tees that have rigid cones.