Indoor Baseball Drills to Keep Your Skills Sharp When You Can’t Hit the Field

Cold weather, rain, or just a lack of field access shouldn’t keep you from improving your baseball skills. The best players don’t just train when conditions are perfect—they find ways to work on their game no matter what. Whether you’re stuck inside due to bad weather or just looking for ways to practice at home, there are plenty of indoor drills to help you stay sharp.

If you need space and equipment for indoor training, Concord Sports has you covered. Our indoor facilities provide a great environment for players looking to keep their skills fresh year-round.

Batting Drills for Small Spaces

Even if you don’t have a batting cage or a lot of room, you can still work on your swing mechanics and hand-eye coordination. These drills help build better timing, control, and power.

Tee Work

A batting tee is one of the best training tools, and it works just as well indoors as it does on the field. Set up a tee in a safe area, using a net or a wall with padding to catch the ball. Focus on:

Keeping your head still and eyes on the ball

Driving through the ball with proper mechanics

Working on different contact points (inside, outside, and down the middle)

Soft Toss Against a Wall

If you have a partner, soft toss is a great way to keep your hands quick and your swing sharp. If you’re training solo, toss a ball off a wall and practice making contact. Use tennis balls or soft practice balls to minimize damage indoors.

One-Handed Bat Drills

Using a short bat or even just choking up on a normal bat, isolate one hand at a time to improve bat control. This strengthens your hands and wrists while improving barrel awareness.

Fielding Drills to Improve Hands and Footwork

Good fielding is all about quick reflexes, proper mechanics, and soft hands. These drills can help you improve your defensive skills even when you don’t have a full infield to work with.

Wall Ball for Quick Hands

Stand a few feet from a solid wall and throw a tennis ball or racquetball against it. React quickly and catch it barehanded. This improves reaction time and soft hands, making it great for infielders.

Try using just your glove hand to develop better control

Move side to side to simulate real in-game movements

Increase speed as you improve

Cone Drills for Footwork

Agility and quick footwork are key to being a great fielder. Set up cones or markers in a small area and work on lateral movement, charging in, and backpedaling. You can also simulate fielding a ground ball by getting into an athletic position and shuffling side to side.

Glove Flips for Transfers

A simple but effective drill, glove flips help infielders develop smooth transfers. Toss a ball into your glove and practice flipping it to your throwing hand quickly and efficiently. Try different angles and speeds to challenge yourself.

Pitching Drills to Keep Your Arm in Shape

Even without a mound or a full bullpen session, pitchers can still work on mechanics, arm strength, and control indoors.

Dry Mechanics and Mirror Work

Stand in front of a mirror and go through your pitching motion slowly, focusing on:

Proper balance and posture

A strong, repeatable delivery

Smooth transitions from windup to follow-through

Towel Drill for Mechanics

Hold a small towel instead of a baseball and go through your full pitching motion. Snap the towel at the end to mimic the follow-through of a real pitch. This drill helps develop arm speed and proper mechanics without throwing a ball.

Target Throws with a Net

If you have space, set up a net or target and work on hitting specific spots. Focus on:

Consistency in release point

Command of different pitch locations

Controlled effort to avoid overstraining indoors

Strength and Conditioning for Baseball Players

Baseball isn’t just about skill—it’s also about strength, flexibility, and endurance. Even when you’re stuck indoors, you can still build the physical tools that make a difference on the field.

Core Workouts for a Stronger Swing

A powerful swing starts with a strong core. Focus on exercises like:

Medicine ball rotational throws

Planks and side planks

Russian twists with a weighted ball

Leg Strength for Explosive Speed

Your legs drive everything in baseball, from hitting to running to throwing. Keep them strong with:

Squats and lunges (bodyweight or with added resistance)

Step-ups on a sturdy chair or bench

Jump rope for quick footwork and endurance

Shoulder Stability for Injury Prevention

Pitchers and position players alike need strong, healthy shoulders. Incorporate resistance band exercises to strengthen the small muscles that protect your arm. Exercises like internal and external rotations, YTWs, and scapular retractions are great for arm care.

Mental Training and Baseball IQ

Staying sharp isn’t just about physical drills—mental preparation is just as important. Use your indoor time to improve your baseball IQ.

Film Study and Visualization

Watch game footage of yourself or professional players. Focus on:

Pitch sequences and how hitters react

Defensive positioning and decision-making

Swing mechanics and adjustments

Visualization is another powerful tool. Close your eyes and picture yourself executing a perfect swing, making a game-saving play, or delivering a clutch pitch. The more you mentally rehearse success, the more prepared you’ll be on the field.

Reaction and Decision-Making Drills

Have a partner call out situations (e.g., “runner on second, one out, ball hit to your left”) and respond quickly with what you would do. This improves your ability to think fast in game situations.

Keep Training No Matter Where You Are

Indoor training doesn’t have to be boring or ineffective. With the right approach, you can keep improving even when you’re away from the field. Whether you’re working on your swing, footwork, arm strength, or mental game, these drills will help you stay ready for the next time you step onto the diamond. Stay consistent, stay focused, and keep pushing yourself to get better.