Basic Hitting Approach

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Batting Tips

Quick tip to fix pulling off the ball and striking out

Track the ball, aim for a hitting target up the middle, or opposite field.

  • Swing 1: Swing and miss.
  • Instructions to the youth player: Track the ball, aiming to hit the ball to the right side of the pitching screen
  • Swing 2: Line drive laser!

HOME RUN DERBY VERSUS DISCIPLINED BP

Take disciplined batting practice, with more line drive, and less home run swings, take note of the way the baseball travels off your bat.

HIT TO ALL FIELDS

Observe the 70/30 rule, hitting 70 percent of balls up the middle, and to the opposite field, and 30 percent to the “pull-side power alley.” Discover mechanics working best for your body through relentless swing repetitions; regardless of your mechanics a “disciplined approach” is the common denominator for game day success.