• In athletic stance, hold physioball and extend arms at chest level
• Facing you, partner stands with feet together and one arm extended, touching physioball
• Partner pushes physioball 5 times with left hand, then 5 times with right
• Resist partner’s pushes, holding physioball in place
• Switch to standing with feet together and hand touching physioball, while partner resists pushes
• Next set, partner holding ball chops feet laterally, with out-out-in-in pattern, while keeping ball stationary
• Repeat twice with minimal rest between

Kawahara: This drill relates to being stronger at contact when hitting. You’ll be able to accelerate through the baseball, rather than losing speed on the bat when you hit it.