Blog – Page 12 – The Planet Of Baseball

If you have ever played baseball, at any level, you probably know that very few players start hitting the first time they “step up to the plate.” Hitting is a skill that must be developed over time, generally lots of time. It takes hundreds and hundreds of hours devoted to learning by reading and watching, as well as “hands-on” practice to become consistent and reliable when you face a pitcher. To get you or more precisely, your son started, here is some very useful “baseball hitting tips.” Continue reading and you’ll quickly discover that there is really no specific style, stance or approach that works for all hitters at the plate. The truth is that “the set-up” is all about personal mechanics, what feels good for an individual player. So, how your son stands at the plate is up to him. His initial stance can be open or closed. His hands can be held high or low, even very low. But, after “stepping in,” and “setting up” there are things he needs to do to enable him to make solid contact with a pitched ball. That critically important information follows … These Easy-To-Read-And-Understand Tips - Can Turn Your Son Into A Dependable And Feared Hitter Good hitters are not born. They are developed by players who are determined to succeed and willing to work hard. Importantly, techniques exist that, if followed, can help your son hit the ball hard with frequency. Here is what he has to learn to do … Via: jisc-casper.org Has virtually nothing to do with an individual’s “style” or stance and a lot to do with mechanics. The approach should be simple and consistent (easily repeated). Yes, “muscle memory” is important. And it comes from frequent and continuous practice. When you use the same mechanics over and over, you develop the muscle memory needed to repeat what you have been doing. In fact, it becomes automatic. Your son’s approach should begin as soon as he steps into the batter’s box. His feet should be parallel to each other and arranged so that they are slightly wider than shoulder width. His weight needs to be evenly distributed to both feet. And once done, he should feel comfortable and at-ease. There’s more he needs to do for a proper approach. For instance, his hands should be tension-free -- very relaxed and held slightly above the back shoulder where they’re ready to react immediately to a pitched ball. If your son can master the mechanics described above while bending his knees slightly and keeping his elbows down he will have taken the first step toward becoming a good hitter. Now, here’s the next step … How to “Load Up” … this step helps a player prepare to hit the ball. It begins with the batter (your son) lifting his front foot off the ground or, for some hitters, simply raising the heel of the front foot. This is part of the mechanics that leads to a proper, well-timed swing. It’s important to note that during this process, the hitter must stay balanced which means he can’t lunge at the ball. As the front foot rises off the ground (to start the swing) the hands must stay back until the moment when the swing takes place. It is also important to keep the head steady and centered in the middle of the body so that the eyes can follow the flight of the ball toward the plate. Here are the final two steps needed to make your son a very good hitter … Enter your text here... Via: youtube.com As the final step needed to initiate actual contact with the ball your raised front foot needs to “land” at about a forty-five degree angle as your hips “open.” That’s the start of your “launch” phase which will end in contact with the ball. When your hips open (that is when they turn toward the ball), it causes you to raise your back heel and those movements result in the start of your swing. At the same time, your back elbow needs to “tuck in” close to your body while your back shoulder tilts upward or downward to adjust to the flight of the incoming ball. Interestingly, all of these movements (mechanics) have what has been described as a “rubber-band” result. That means your body “snaps” to allow you to have “a fast bat” which results in power on contact. And speaking of contact … As the final step needed to initiate actual contact with the ball your raised front foot needs to “land” at about a forty-five degree angle as your hips “open.” That’s the start of your “launch” phase which will end in contact with the ball. When your hips open (that is when they turn toward the ball), it causes you to raise your back heel and those movements result in the start of your swing. At the same time, your back elbow needs to “tuck in” close to your body while your back shoulder tilts upward or downward to adjust to the flight of the incoming ball. Interestingly, all of these movements (mechanics) have what has been described as a “rubber-band” result. That means your body “snaps” to allow you to have “a fast bat” which results in power on contact. And speaking of contact … Contact Me Today – Right Now –With A Question Or A Comment I love sports, especially baseball, and I believe you do, as well. So, let’s talk about the game. Send me an e-mail with a question and I’ll answer it promptly and to the very best of my ability. Or write with a comment. I’ll respond to that, too. The point is that I want to hear from you. So … get in touch with me today. I definitely look forward to reading what you have to say.