Sock Drill

Goal

Feel the difference between a tight, direct path and a long, casting one.

Equipment needed

• Long tube sock
• 1 baseball
• Open space (no breakable items)

Setup

Drop a baseball into a tube sock. Tie the open end so the ball stays in the toe.

Instructions

1. 1Hold the sock like a bat handle.
2. 2Take a slow swing. The ball-loaded end of the sock should make a 'whoosh' through the zone.
3. 3If the swing is short and direct, you'll hear a single crack at the bottom of the swing.
4. 4If you're casting, the sock will swing wide and feel out of control.
5. 520 slow swings, focus on hearing one crisp 'whoosh' per swing.

Coaching cues

• Hands lead
• Crack at contact, not before

Common mistakes

• Going too fast — feel is the whole point.
• Aiming for the 'crack' instead of letting it happen naturally.

Why it works

The sock provides immediate audio feedback. A direct swing has one sharp 'whoosh-crack'; a long swing has a wider, weaker sound. Audio is processed faster than visual — instant feedback.

Variations

• Add a second knot for a heavier feel.

Make it a game

20 in a row with one crisp crack.