Como fazer o exercício
- 1
Set your feet facing the pitcher, then turn your upper body into your normal hitting position. Keep your feet still during the swing.
- 2
Have a coach toss soft training balls inside toward your front elbow.
- 3
For this drill, swing at those inside tosses even when they are outside the strike zone. Work on getting the barrel out in front to meet the ball.
Dicas do treinador
- Eyes on the ball
- Feet still; turn the upper body
- Get the barrel out in front
- Think: I can get my barrel to this ball
Segurança
Use soft training balls, such as Wiffle balls or tennis balls, that the player knows will not hurt. The outside-the-strike-zone swings are specific to this drill. Separately practice avoiding a pitch that will hit you: turn away, tuck your elbow, and bring your head and bat down.
