Every young baseball player dreams of becoming the next big star—whether it’s hitting that game-winning home run or making it to the big leagues.
But before they step up to the plate in a real game, they need hours of practice—the kind of practice that builds muscle memory, homes their swing, and builds confidence.
One of the best tools for young athletes to achieve this is a baseball batting tee. It’s straightforward, effective, and absolutely essential for building a strong foundation in hitting.
But not all batting tees are created equal.
From cheap, flimsy models that break after one season to tees that simply don’t grow with your player, picking the right tee can make all the difference in their development and overall enjoyment of the game.
I’ve spent the last 17 years running a large baseball and softball training facility, and that’s after spending a lifetime playing the game. I’ve purchased and tried just about every tee that’s ever hit the market.
And I’ve collaborated with hundreds of former MLB, MiLB, international, collegiate, and travel players and coaches over the years at my facility or through my other businesses–and the topic of tee work drills and tee selection certainly has a way of coming up.
But enough about me. In this guide, we’ll explore the importance of using a batting tee and the common challenges with traditional tees.
Why a Batting Tee is Essential for Young Players
You may think batting tees are only for beginners, but they are an essential tool for players of all skill levels—from T-ball all the way to the Major Leagues.
For young players, a batting tee helps them focus on the fundamentals of their swing without the added complexity of hitting a moving pitch.
It allows them to build a proper stance, work on their grip, perfect their follow-through, and learn the basics of weight transfer, all at their own pace.
Hitting off a tee provides immediate feedback.
Unlike live pitching or soft toss, where the batter has to react to a moving ball, a tee allows young players to isolate technique and make adjustments after every swing.
It builds their confidence, muscle memory, and ultimately helps them develop the proper swing mechanics that will carry over into live hitting.
Simply put, a batting tee is a cornerstone in the development of any young hitter.
Common Challenges with Traditional Kids’ Batting Tees
While batting tees are a must-have tool, not all tees are created equal, and traditional models on the market come with their fair share of problems.
Let’s break down the most common challenges parents and young players face when using traditional kids’ batting tees:
- Limited Height Adjustment: Kids grow quickly, and their batting tees often can’t keep up. A tee that works perfectly for your 8-year-old may be too short by the time they turn 10. Limited height adjustment means either limiting practice options or constantly buying new equipment—neither of which is ideal for ballplayers or parents.
- Lack of Durability: Young players are tough on equipment. They’re practicing swings, missing the ball, and hitting the tee—sometimes a lot. Most traditional batting tees are made of plastic or low-grade materials that simply can’t stand up to the abuse of repeated use, leading to broken tees and frequent replacements. This is how a lot of low-priced tees come back to bite parents in the rear end. They seem affordable, until you factor in the costs of replacement parts, or needing to buy a whole new tee every few months.
- Stability Issues: A common frustration for young players is a batting tee that tips over after every other swing. Not only does this waste time, but it also interrupts the flow of practice and learning, leading to frustration. Many traditional tees require additional weights to be added to keep them upright, which means dragging out weightlifting plates, dumbbells, or sandbags just to keep the tee working the way it’s supposed to.
- Confusion Over Tee Placement: Many young players (and even older players) struggle to understand where to place the tee to simulate different pitch locations. This confusion often leads to incorrect practice and develops bad habits that are hard to break. Knowing where to place the tee is critical for practicing different pitch locations effectively.
Key Features to Look for in a Kids’ Batting Tee
When selecting a batting tee for your young player, it’s important to consider the following features to ensure you’re making the best choice for their development:
- Adjustable Height Range: Look for a tee with a wide range of height adjustments. This ensures the tee will grow with your child and can be used to simulate different pitch locations, from high fastballs to low breaking balls.
- Durability and Build Quality: A good batting tee is an investment in your child’s future. Look for high-quality materials—such as iron metal construction—that can withstand thousands of swings and provide a consistent experience every time.
- Stability and Weight: Stability is key to uninterrupted practice. Choose a tee with a weighted base baked into its design that won’t tip over easily, even when your young slugger takes a big swing.
- Guidance on Tee Placement: Some advanced tees come with guides or even integrated technology to help players understand where to place the tee for practicing different pitch locations. This can be invaluable for young players who are learning the basics.
- Additional Training Support: Extras like training apps, drills, and guides can help keep your child engaged and make practice more effective. These tools provide structure and ensure each session is building the right skills.
Introducing the Attack Tee: The Ultimate Solution for Kids
After a lifetime in baseball, and seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to batting tees day in and day out, I partnered with a former D1 and pro player and serial baseball and softball entrepreneur, Mark Brooks.
And we decided to put our time and money where our mouth is.
We spent over a year developing a baseball batting tee and accompanying iOS app that we’re calling the first in smart player development. It called the Attack Tee.
And it’s not just another batting tee—smart player development is about growing with your child and helping them become the best hitter they can be.
Adjustable Height That Grows with Your Child
One of the biggest challenges with traditional batting tees is their limited height range. Kids grow fast, and buying a new tee every season can get expensive.
The Attack Tee solves this problem with a height range that spans from 23.622 inches (60 cm) to 48.03 inches (122 cm).
This means that no matter how much your child grows, the Attack Tee will be right there with them.
This level of adjustability also allows for the simulation of a wide range of pitch locations, so your child can practice hitting high fastballs, low curveballs, and everything in between.
With over 23 inches of adjustability, the Attack Tee offers unparalleled versatility, ensuring your young hitter can continue to develop and challenge themselves as they grow both physically and skill-wise.
Built to Last: Unmatched Durability
We understand that young players are not always gentle with their equipment, and that’s why the Attack Tee is built to last.
Constructed with the highest quality iron materials, the Attack Tee is designed to withstand even the most vigorous practice sessions. Unlike plastic tees that crack and break, this tee is virtually indestructible. We even ran it over with muscle car a few times in one of our many pressure tests.
We’re so confident in the durability of the Attack Tee that we back it with a 2-year money-back warranty. This means that your investment is protected, and you can rest easy knowing that you’re buying a product that will last.
Never Falls Over: Enhanced Stability
One of the most common complaints about traditional batting tees is that they constantly fall over. A tipping tee not only frustrates players but also wastes valuable practice time.
The Attack Tee weighs 17.2 lbs (7.8 kgs), making it one of the heaviest tees on the market—and for good reason.
The weighted base ensures that the tee stays put, even during powerful swings. It’s four pounds heavier than the popular Tanner Heavy Tee, which means you won’t need to waste a perfectly good weightlifting plate or dumbbell just to keep the tee upright.
The Attack Tee is designed to stay in place, so your child can focus on their swing instead of resetting the tee after every other hit.
Smart Training with the Attack Tee App
What truly sets the Attack Tee apart from every other tee on the market is its integration with the Attack Tee iOS app.
This app turns the tee into a smart training system, providing young players with guided practice and eliminating guesswork.
Here are some of the features that make the Attack Tee app a game-changer:
- Guided Tee Placement: The Attack Tee app shows your child exactly where to place the tee in relation to home plate for each of the nine different pitch locations. This is a huge advantage for young players who are learning to hit different pitches effectively. No more guessing or setting up the tee in the wrong spot—the app provides clear, visual instructions that make setup simple and effective.
- Optimal Swing Angles: Using data gathered from over a decade of professional MLB players, the app suggests the ideal bat path angles for each pitch location. This means your child is learning to hit with the same techniques that the best hitters in the world use. The tee can easily be adjusted to dozens of different hitting angles, allowing your player to get on plane with the pitch just like the pros do.
- Session Tracking: The Attack Tee app tracks the length of each practice session, allowing players to monitor their progress over time. It also features a global leaderboard, where young hitters can see how they stack up against others around the world. This feature adds a fun, competitive element to practice, motivating kids to put in the work and stay on their grind.
- AI Mental Performance and Hitting Approach Coach: The Attack Tee app includes a fully integrated AI coach that provides personalized guidance on mental performance and hitting approach. This AI coach, available for just $9.99 per month, gives young players access to the kind of expertise that typically costs thousands of dollars per month. With science-backed guidance, custom visualizations, detailed training plans, and unlimited support, this AI coach is truly like having a professional hitting coach in your pocket.
Affordable Access to Professional Coaching
One-on-one coaching from professionally certified mental performance experts can be incredibly expensive, often costing between $1,000 and $5,000 per month. Higher-profile coaches with a track record of working with MLB players can charge upwards of $10,000 per month.
For just about every parent in the world, this simply isn’t feasible.
With the Attack Tee, your child gets unlimited access to an AI mental performance and hitting approach coach for just $9.99 per month—or about 33 cents a day.
This puts professional-grade coaching within reach for every young player. The AI coach provides insights, visualizations, and motivation that help players develop not only their physical swing but also their mental toughness and approach to the game.
Investing in Your Child’s Baseball Future
Choosing the right equipment is about more than just buying gear—it’s about investing in your child’s future in baseball.
And the Attack Tee isn’t just a batting tee; it’s a complete smart player development system designed to help young players improve faster, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the game.
The adjustable height ensures that the tee will grow with your child, while the robust app provides professional-level guidance and support.
The durable construction means that the Attack Tee will be around for years to come, providing consistent, high-quality practice opportunities that build muscle memory and proper swing mechanics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the Attack Tee suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely! The Attack Tee is perfect for players of all levels. Its adjustable height and smart features make it ideal for beginners who are just learning the fundamentals, as well as more advanced players looking to refine their skills and improve their consistency.
Q: How does the app help with tee placement?
A: The Attack Tee app provides easy-to-follow, visual guides on where to place the tee for each of the nine different pitch locations. This takes the guesswork out of practice and ensures that your child is working on the correct areas of the strike zone to build a well-rounded swing.
Q: What devices are compatible with the Attack Tee app?
A: The Attack Tee app is currently available for iOS devices. We are actively working on expanding compatibility to Android and other platforms in the near future, so stay tuned!
Q: How much does the app cost?
A: Believe or not, using the app to track tee sessions, learn proper bat path angles, and tee placement is all 100% FREE.
Only unlimited use of the AI mental performance and hitting approach coach costs $9.99 per month–all other features in the app are free forever.
Q: Is there a warranty for the Attack Tee?
A: We offer a 2-year money-back warranty on the Attack Tee because we stand behind the quality and durability of our product. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, we’ll make it right.
Q: Does the Attack Tee work for both baseball and softball players?
A: Yes, the Attack Tee is designed to work for both baseball and softball players. Its adjustable height and versatility make it an excellent choice for players in both sports.
Q: How does the AI coach help my child?
A: The AI mental performance and hitting approach coach provides personalized guidance, training plans, and mental toughness strategies. It helps players develop their entire mental approach to the game, improve focus, overcome fear, and build confidence—all of which are critical to becoming a successful hitter.
Wrapping Up
Don’t settle for a flimsy, traditional tee that will need constant replacements and limit your child’s potential.
Invest in the Attack Tee today—a tee designed to grow with your child, provide unmatched stability, and offer advanced training support.
And watch your child step up to the plate with newfound power, confidence, and precision, setting the foundation for a successful future in baseball.
