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<\/p>\nIf you have ever played baseball, at any level, you probably know that very few players start hitting the first time they \u201cstep up to the plate.\u201d 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 \u201chands-on\u201d 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 \u201cbaseball hitting tips.\u201d<\/p>\n
Continue reading and you\u2019ll quickly discover that there is really no specific style, stance or approach that works for all hitters at the plate. The truth is that \u201cthe set-up\u201d is all about personal mechanics, what feels good for an individual player.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cstepping in,\u201d and \u201csetting up\u201d there are things he needs to do to enable him to make solid contact with a pitched ball.<\/p>\n
That critically important information follows \u2026<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here is what he has to learn to do \u2026<\/p>\n
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Via: jisc-casper.org<\/p>\n
Has virtually nothing to do with an individual\u2019s \u201cstyle\u201d or stance and a lot to do with mechanics. The approach should be simple and consistent (easily repeated).<\/p>\n
Yes, \u201cmuscle memory\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
Your son\u2019s approach should begin as soon as he steps into the batter\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s 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\u2019re ready to react immediately to a pitched ball.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Now, here\u2019s the next step \u2026<\/p>\n
How to \u201cLoad Up\u201d \u2026 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.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that during this process, the hitter must stay balanced which means he can\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here are the final two steps needed to make your son a very good hitter \u2026<\/p>\n
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Via: youtube.com<\/p>\n
As the final step needed to initiate actual contact with the ball your raised front foot needs to \u201cland\u201d at about a forty-five degree angle as your hips \u201copen.\u201d That\u2019s the start of your \u201claunch\u201d phase which will end in contact with the ball.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
At the same time, your back elbow needs to \u201ctuck in\u201d close to your body while your back shoulder tilts upward or downward to adjust to the flight of the incoming ball.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, all of these movements (mechanics) have what has been described as a \u201crubber-band\u201d result. That means your body \u201csnaps\u201d to allow you to have \u201ca fast bat\u201d which results in power on contact.<\/p>\n
And speaking of contact \u2026<\/p>\n
As the final step needed to initiate actual contact with the ball your raised front foot needs to \u201cland\u201d at about a forty-five degree angle as your hips \u201copen.\u201d That\u2019s the start of your \u201claunch\u201d phase which will end in contact with the ball.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
At the same time, your back elbow needs to \u201ctuck in\u201d close to your body while your back shoulder tilts upward or downward to adjust to the flight of the incoming ball.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, all of these movements (mechanics) have what has been described as a \u201crubber-band\u201d result. That means your body \u201csnaps\u201d to allow you to have \u201ca fast bat\u201d which results in power on contact.<\/p>\n
And speaking of contact \u2026<\/p>\n
I love sports, especially baseball, and I believe you do, as well. So, let\u2019s talk about the game. Send me an e-mail with a question and I\u2019ll answer it promptly and to the very best of my ability. Or write with a comment. I\u2019ll respond to that, too. The point is that I want to hear from you. So \u2026 get in touch with me today. I definitely look forward to reading what you have to say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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