Remember, parents do not have to be an expert to advise baseball hitters. They actually need to know just a few basic points to be of help. Often times, the fewer things said, the better. I have mentioned 5 important baseball hitting lessons below. This helpful advice should be reinforced in a positive manner and applies for players of all ages, even major leaguers.
Necessary Hitting Tips
1. Good balance is a key for everything in sport, so mention the term balance to the baseball hitter whenever they seem to be off balance or when taking their eye off ball.
Necessary Hitting Tips
1. Good balance is a key for everything in sport, so mention the term balance to the baseball hitter whenever they seem to be off balance or when taking their eye off ball.
2. As often as possible, do quality batting tee work, or flip drill work, before batting practice begins. Quality is apparent when the hitter hits line drives on the sweet spot of the bat in the direction of where the ball is pitched, or located on the tee. A pitched ball will help the hitter’s timing but drill practice, done correctly, will improve the hitter’s fundamentals. In the long run, cutting back on regular batting practice and doing more good drill work will pay off. Using a lighter bat than normal or using aluminum instead of wood will allow the hitter to save energy, and be able to work longer at their mechanics.
3. When a batter is in the on deck circle and swinging to warm up, teach them to swing the bat to different locations. Most hitters take their practice swings in the exact same groove, time after time and then have trouble hitting balls that are not in their groove. Many hitters also swing a heavy bat when on-deck, which tends to slow the swing and tire the muscles. A few swings with the heavy bat are fine, but using the on deck circle to observe the pitcher and practice swinging to different pitch locations would be better use of the time.
4. The hands of the hitter should be the first part of the body to get tired when swinging. When the player‘s hands begin to tire, have the hitter take a break or wait for another day to work on their hitting. If another area of the hitter’s body gets tired first, then the hitter’s mechanics probably need fixing.
5. The following are great baseball swing tips that you can use and tips that will make you sound like you know what you are talking about. See the ball, stay back, use your hands, track the ball to contact, and maintain balance.
Finally, the common saying “if it ain't broke, there’s nothing to fix” is important to remember. When players are having success, and in a good groove, let them ride it out, practicing just enough to stay sharp. Hitters should save the heavy work load for times when they are struggling with their swing or confidence
Finally, the common saying “if it ain't broke, there’s nothing to fix” is important to remember. When players are having success, and in a good groove, let them ride it out, practicing just enough to stay sharp. Hitters should save the heavy work load for times when they are struggling with their swing or confidence
