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You have to see the ball to hit the ball. Yes, it's an old cliché but it's true. |
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Grip |
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Hold the bat in your fingers, not your palms! |
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Grip 2 |
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Line up your "door knocking knuckles" for increased bat speed and control. |
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Stance |
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Too many youth players attempt to imitate the pros and don't get started with a good stance. |
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Load or Trigger |
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Keep your weight back during the swing. You have to get back to stay back. Look for a line from shoulder to hip to knee to ankle to see if your player is getting back. |
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Stride |
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The stride is always SHORT, SOFT and STRAIGHT! |
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Palm Up / Palm Down |
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Good hitters have many ways of getting to certain "spots" but they all end up in this position at contact. |
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Finish |
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Strong, hips snaped through leaving back foot turned like "squashing a bug", front side is straight and solid, head on the ball at impact. |
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