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Drills, Drills, Drills - Kyla Holas, Whitney Wyly, & Steve Singleto...

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Player development starts with fundamentals, and the most effective way to build fundamentals is through smart, intentional drills. In this course, three highly respected coaches share their proven training methods to help pitchers, catchers, and hitters reach the next level.

Kyla Holas: Drills, Drills, Drills – Pitching
Kyla discusses her approach to developing pitching drills, influenced by experiences with OnBaseU, kinematic sequencing, arm care, and movement training. Her methods show how pitching drills can be inspired by strength and conditioning and even Pilates to improve spin, energy flow, and overall performance.

Whitney Wyly: Drills, Drills, Drills – Catching
Whitney explains how catchers can sharpen their skills with efficient drills that don’t require much space. From bullpens to covered cages, she shows how to maximize practice time to strengthen receiving, blocking, and throwing while building confidence behind the plate.

Steve Singleton: Hitting Drills – What, How & Why
Steve highlights the importance of collaboration and a growth mindset in building effective drills. He shares specific hitting drills with an emphasis on angles, strength, and movement, while also explaining the “what, how, and why” behind each to help hitters train with purpose and adaptability.

Why Take This Course?

  • Learn drills straight from experienced coaches with years of success in the game.

  • Gain practical methods you can use immediately in practice.

  • Understand the reasoning behind each drill so you can adapt them for different athletes and situations.

Book this course today and take your pitching, catching, and hitting drills to the next level.

Syllabus

  • Drills, Drills, Drills (Pitching-Holas, Catching-Wyly, Hitting-Singleton)

Kyla Holas: Drills, Drills, Drills: Pitching

  • Introduction & Philosophy of Drills
  • Mobility as the Foundation
  • Building Blocks Beyond Mobility (Stability, Strength, Speed, Power)
  • Mobility: Prehab, Warm Up, Re Pattern Work
  • Hip Up and Around Drill (Sit and Drive Up)
  • Glute-focused Stability and Footwork Drills
  • Stability Drills:Preventing Collapse in the Stride
  • Posture and Stability Drills
  • Timing Checkpoints (Heel Strike & Release)
  • Strength: Drive Resistance & Spin
  • Strength & Speed Drills for Power and Timing

Whitney Wyly: Drills, Drills, Drills: Catching

  • Introduction
  • Transitions
  • Power Line
  • Drive Outs
  • Maintaining Posture
  • Throwing From Feet
  • Reps/ Corrections
  • Blocking: Quick Hands/ Bury Down
  • Explosive Actions & Recognition / Reaction
  • Whatever It Takes: 911 Drill
  • Live: No Reps off
  • Receiving: 1 Knee / 2 feet Timing
  • Sticking Outliers
  • Absorbing Full Plated
  • Bridging the Gap Machine / Bullpens

Steve Singleton: Hitting Drills: What, How & Why

  • Introduction to Hitting Drills
  • Drills and Its Purpose
  • Movement Prep & Mirror Work
  • Swing
  • Step Back Drill
  • Bottom Hand
  • Top Hand
  • Kickstand
  • 45-90 Open
  • Stick It
  • High Tee & Closing

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