Baseball Drills for 8 Year Olds + : Baseball Training For Eight Year Old Kids & Up
Prior to this age group we haven’t really introduced our players into the pitching side of the game.
You can start to introduce basic pitching principles to this age group. At this point in their development you’ll start to notice small differences in the playing levels of different kids – so plan your practice drills accordingly.
When coaching your 8 year old’s, there’s nothing stopping you from using drills from younger age groups and looking to progress your players to drills that would benefit older players.
Just don’t forget, 8 year old’s, while the oldest age group in this guide is still very young! So make sure your drills are appropriate and take all skill levels into consideration.
In terms of ‘standards’ to look for:
- Average Pitching Velocity: 39 MPH
- Hitting Distance: Around 50 yards
Instant feedback for your players is important, so investing in a pitching strike zone can go a long way in aiding their pitching development.
You could also try developing fielding fundamentals while using a fungo bat too.
On the hitting front you’re pretty much free to use a selection of the drills above and those found on our youth baseball guide.