Master the Tee Drill: Build a Better Swing

The tee is one of the simplest tools in baseball—and one of the most useful.

Without having to worry about pitch speed or timing, you can focus on building a more consistent swing, improving barrel control, and making quality contact.

The key is to make your tee work intentional.

How to Do It

Don't leave the tee in the same spot for your entire session. Move it around to work different areas of the plate.

• Inside: Work on making solid contact while keeping your swing controlled.
• Middle: Focus on driving the ball through the middle of the field.
• Outside: Work on staying through the ball and using the opposite side of the field.

Start with 5–10 swings at each location, then move the tee and repeat.

Rather than trying to hit every ball as hard as possible, focus on clean, consistent line drives.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

Tee work is only valuable when you're practicing good habits.

Avoid:

• ❌ Reaching for the ball
• ❌ Pulling every pitch
• ❌ Standing up through contact
• ❌ Swinging at 100% effort every time

Instead, focus on quality repetitions. Your goal isn't simply to hit more baseballs—it's to make each swing purposeful.

Want to see how it's done?

Check out the video above for a visual breakdown of hand positioning, tee placement, and the movements you can use to make your tee work more effective.

Watch the drill, then put it into practice.

Prairie Sticks Tip

The best hitters don't just hit more baseballs. They hit with a purpose.

Slow the game down, build great mechanics, and let consistency become your biggest advantage.

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