Hitting Tips

[belcher10]

I was just wondering if anyone could give some tips on hitting? The last couple of games I have been trying to pull every pitch. What are some tips on taking an outside pitch the opposite way?

[fromthetop2]

First, need to know a few more things-do you have a trigger as the pitch leaves the pitcher's hand? Do you have a closed or open batting stance?

Typically when you are pulling hits (assuming your a right hand batter for sake of this discussion), you open up your left shoulder and hip to get your bat around on the pitch that is in on you. To hit to the opposite field (right), you must keep you left shoulder and hip closed and hold it there. Drive your hands toward (bat knob) toward the the ball, but focus on the left side of the ball. You will essentially drag the bat behind your momentum, causing you to hit the ball a fraction later in the swing. Driving down on the ball should give you the ground ball behind the runner your are looking for.

[JPigg34]

Hit it where it is pitched.

 

See the ball, hit the ball.

 

Don't think, just react.

[bigbadblue]

Practice perfection. Be patient at the plate and wait on a good pitch. Don't think about it too much, just do what comes natural. That might help you mentally prepare for a good day at the dish.

[PioneerPride81]

if its and inside pitch get the head of the bat out and foul it off, if its outside either fast or curve go with the pitch right field and if its a fastball or curveball down the middle take it YATZEE. practice makes perfect.

[sludge31]

The same swing applies no matter where the location...inside or out...concentrate on your head position and timing...let the ball travel deeper (toward the catcher) and allow your chin to turn to track the path of the baseball...the inside pitch is easier to hit because you hit it out in front of you...get on a tee...set the ball where your impact position will be just behind your johnson...and make sure the tee is set where an outside pitch would cross the plate...use this drill to get the feel of it...then lower the tee to about your knees and concentrate on not collapsing in order to scoop the ball off of the tee...hit a low line drive...then try to go the other way in BP by letting the ball travel...just my 2 cents

[ginobili]

Track it and Whack it.

[hvwarrior58]

have confidence