Training

A simple home setup goes a long way: a batting tee from our batting tees, a hitting net from our nets and screens, and a bucket of training balls. Add a rebounder or pitchback from our fielding trainers to practise throwing and catching alone, and you'll have everything you need to work on hitting and fielding between practices.

Most players start with a batting tee to build a solid, repeatable swing, then progress to soft toss, then live pitching. A soft toss machine, like the SKLZ Catapult or Louisville Slugger APEX, feeds balls on its own so you can train without a partner. Pitching machines, like the Louisville Slugger UPM 50 or Pitch Concept 176XT, bring game-like pitches for advanced hitters. Compare them in our pitching machines and tunnels and hit trainers.

Bat speed comes from strength, mechanics and repetition. One-hand and two-hand trainer bats, like the Victus 1HT and 2HT or the B45 One-Hand and Two-Hand Trainers, sharpen your path to the ball. Swing trainers, like the SKLZ Hitter's Handle, and resistance gear, like the Rawlings Resistance Bat Power Trainer, build power. Find them in our training bats and training equipment.

A rebounder or pitch return, like the SKLZ Pitchback Youth, Franklin MLB 55" Switch-Hitter Pitch Return or Winnwell Rebounder, sends the ball back to you, so you can field grounders and catch line drives without a partner. A reaction ball bounces unpredictably to sharpen your reflexes, and a training glove, like the SKLZ Softhands, teaches soft hands and quick transfers. Shop all fielding trainers and training gloves.

Speed and agility drills build the quick first step every base runner and fielder needs. Our training equipment includes SKLZ Quick Ladders for footwork, the Agility Cone Set and Hurdles for change of direction, and the Speed Chute and Speed Sac for resistance sprints. Resistance bands, like the SKLZ Pro Bands, are also popular for arm care and warm-ups.

Canadian winters don't have to stop your progress. Soft and lightweight balls, like the SKLZ Foam Training Balls, Impact Practice Balls or Safety Balls, are made for indoor hitting and throwing. The SKLZ Hit-A-Way swing trainer, a tee and a small net let you hit in a basement or garage, and trainer bats build strength in tight spaces. Explore our training balls, hit trainers and nets.