WK's Coach's Tips

Batter Tips - Part II

In this second edition of our Coach's Tip, I'd like to continue our discussion on hitting:

Be Disciplined

• Have sound practice habits and practice with a purpose. Learn to use the whole field.
• During the game, go to the plate with a plan. Know the pitcher and the game situation.
• Once in the batter's box, trust your swing and focus on tracking the ball.

Bat Selection

• Keep it simple. The bat should be a size and weight that feels comfortable to you and one that you can handle with ease.

Grip

• The bat should be held in the base of the fingers; not back in the hands.
• Hold the bat loosely, free of tension. Tension is the number one enemy of hitters.
• For most hitters in normal situations, middle knuckles should be close to being in line.

Set Up

• BE COMFORTABLE. The set up should be whatever is comfortable as long as there is proper balance and plate coverage.

That's it for now...more next time....

Keep your head in the game !!

WK

Updated June 19, 1997