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Batting Practice without a Bat
I always encourage hitters to go down to the bullpen when pitchers are warming up and ask the pitcher if they can stand in the batters box when they are pitching. No bat is necessary but a helmet is. This is a good way to [...]
Timing a baseball pitch is a difficult subject. There are many variables that are hard to figure out. For instance, some hitters naturally have better timing than others and good timing can be there one day and seems to disappear the next day, or even from one at-bat to the next. It is one of those [...]
Time for Overhaul or Stay the Course
Around midseason, it is time to make some evaluations of your hitters. Timing should not be an issue by mid-season and contact should be taking place most of the time, by now. It is no time to panic (unless your son or daughter is totally frustrated). If that is [...]
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There were many times in my career when I had a great batting practice and had negative results in that night’s game. On the other hand, often, I had a rough batting practice and went home with a few hits that night. Also, there were times when I didn’t take batting practice for various reasons and I [...]
Offering tips for every level of player, this guide not only shows players how to hit but also shows parents and coaches how to teach hitting. This manual provides an in-depth description of the drills, habits and lessons critical to a successful future. Angels manager Mike Scioscia writes the foreword to the book.
