ATEC Machine Hitting Drills

Build your practice plan with these exclusive drills from MLB hitting coach Troy Snitker, who uses the M3X machine to train his hitters all year-round.

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CATCHER THROWDOWNS DRILL

This drill helps your team's catchers keep the running game in check.

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INFIELD GROUND BALLS DRILL

This drill helps keep your infielders sharp over the course of the season.

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4-MINUTE INFIELD DRILL

This drill delivers an unmatched number of defensive reps - in just four minutes.

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TANDEMS DRILL

This drill maximizes practice efficiency and improves relay throws across the field.

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RECEIVING DRILL

This drill helps backstops stay sharp behind the plate all season long.

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4 SCREENS DRILL

This drill improves baserunners' ability to read balls off the bat and take the extra base.

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ALTERNATING ANGLE DRILL

This drill helps hitters with direction and overcome weaknesses pulling the ball.

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DOUBLE FEED DRILL

This drill has hitters hit two balls back-to-back, helping improve balance and sticking the finish at the end of his swing.

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STAY ON THE PLATE DRILL

This drill helps hitters track breaking balls so they can identify which pitches to swing at in-game.

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SPLIT THE PLATE DRILL

This drill has a hitter choose a side of the plate to focus on heading into a game to make sure he's locked in for at-bats.

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DOUBLE BARREL DRILL

This drill helps hitters cover both fastballs and offspeed pitches, keeping them in a position to execute against both pitch types.

TOWER DRILL

This drill stacks two M3X machines, helping hitters get a sinker off the ground and getting above a four-seam fastball.