46/60 ACADEMYBY ATHLETIC HITTING DEVELOPMENT
30-Day Changing Speeds · week 1

Day 2: Your regular-pitch timing

One small skill. One game. One thing to remember.

About 10–15 minutesParent or coach supported
Topic

Foundation

Use five comfortable tosses to learn your regular timing. Work slowly first, then try the small game. A parent or coach can help.

Why it matters

The reason

The same comfortable stance can work for different toss speeds.

What to remember

One cue

Stay ready, make a safe choice, and try again.

Practice notes

Keep it simple

  • Stay ready, make a safe choice, and try again.
  • Practice in a safe space with an adult and stop if form fades.
Takeaway

Keep this

Today I can practice your regular-pitch timing with control.

Exit ticket

Before you go

Show or explain the best choice you made today. What will you try next time?

Progress check

Ask after practice

Tell your adult: What went well? What will you try next time?

Today’s skill game

Ten-chance skill game

Use five comfortable tosses to learn your regular timing. Try up to ten comfortable chances. Give yourself a point for each focused try or smart decision, even if the result is not perfect.

Play first, then log a score.

Bronze 4–6 · Silver 7–8 · Gold 9–10. A better score replaces your previous score, without stacking points.

Day 2 complete?

Mark complete after you try the lesson. You can change this later.

Practice safely

Practice with an adult, a clear hitting space, and age-appropriate equipment. Start with dry swings, a tee, or gentle toss. Stop if anything hurts.

If something hurts, stop and tell an adult. Keep throwing within your league’s rules and the player’s comfort.