The drill was born in Double-A Wichita around the turn of the 21st century. It was scrapped almost immediately. Until a minor leaguer who hit 15 homers in high-A ball hit 40 the next year in Double A.

Repetition-based hitting drills designed to improve consistency, timing, and overall control in tennis practice. #Tennis ...

Rodgers (shoulder) is slated to begin hitting drills this week, MLB.com reports. Rodgers will hit softer practice balls in the batting cage as he slowly ramps things up following surgery during spring ...