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In my youth it was a joy to play the game called, "pepper." The game usually involved three or four infielders and a batter. The game is only limited by the number of kids available. The game goes like this:

  1. The fielders throw the ball back to the batter overhand and at half speed.
  2. The batter hits the ball back with a half bunting type stroke.
  3. Both fielders and batter attempt to keep play going for as long as possible without a miss of either parties.
  4. Have them count the number of balls hit before a string is broken.

This drill is good for the batter as it develops good eye-hand coordination and practice in quick-response fielding all in one drill. You can have four games of pepper going on at the same time. One group could be stationed at home plate, the second at first base, the third at second base, and the final group at third base.

When performing the drill in this group formation, have the batter and a catcher with their backs to the pitcher's mound. This way, a manager can safely position himself at the pitcher's mound and observe each group.

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