Looking for U12 baseball drills? Every drill below is built for ages 10–12, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Players at this age can handle more complex rules, faster pace, and real decision-making, so layer in defenders, time limits, and small-sided competition.
Hitting with a specific job — move the runner, hit behind the runner, avoid the double play — is a different skill than simply hitting the ball hard,…
A sacrifice bunt is only useful if it's placed in the right spot — this drill trains hitters to control direction, not just make contact.
Teaches hitters to change their approach based on the count, rather than swinging the same way in every situation.
Develop a repeatable crow-hop to add momentum and power to outfield throws while maintaining accuracy.
Improve pitcher footwork and accuracy on pickoff attempts to control the running game.
This drill teaches outfielders and infielders to line up cutoff throws correctly so the defense can hold runners and make an accurate play at the…
One of the trickiest situational defenses in youth baseball, with runners on first and third, requires the whole infield and battery to agree on a…
A pitcher becomes a fifth infielder the moment the ball leaves their hand — this classic PFP session covers the comebacker, the bunt cover, and the…
A rundown only takes one or two throws when the defense communicates well — this drill focuses on the verbal calls that make that possible, on top of…
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See Baseball practice plansThe drills on this page are selected specifically for ages 10–12 baseball players, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Each one lists the age range, group size, and equipment needed so you can drop it straight into a practice plan.
Most U12 practices run 75–90 minutes, with drills able to stretch to 10–15 minutes as focus and conditioning improve.