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3rd Focus heightens when a player is challenged a smaller ball perhaps struck with a smaller bat will create an even greater amount of focus. Do this again and againyou will see results almost immediately!Hilton Hotels Tuck You In ' In Phoenix
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4th Hitting is fun!
Heres How It Works
Your local K Mart or Wal Mart sells golfball sized whiffle balls by the dozen. They also sell broom handles. Get the picture? It stands to reason that if a player can hit a small ball, he certainly can hit a regulation-sized baseball. The same is true with a smaller bat. Start with 2-3 dozen balls and a bat. Throw from 15 to 20 feet depending on the hitters age and skill level. Even if he struggles in the beginning, watch what happens when he starts connecting. The eyes narrow, the this is no fun attitude disappears. In short order, hes taken 50 150 swings! This is where progress begins to happen.
Note - If you do this three times or more during the first week especially the day of or the day before a game, you have just raised the hitters timing and confidence levels tremendously! But if you do it one time only, you or your player may not be motivated enough at this time in the players development to become a more skilled player or coach. I say this simply because this exercise requires less effort and time than most skill-building exercises that I could possibly invent or teach!
Coaching Tips & Variations
For Younger or Less-Skilled Players Buy what used to be known as a Fat Albert Bat. Its plastic and about 3 times the diameter of a regulation-sized bat. Cost is less than $5.and is available at a K Mart or Wal Mart type store. Its a great way to build confidence. Players get a kick out of how far they can hit the ball too! Eventually, let them advance to their own game bat.
The Soft Toss Drill This should be a staple for any team. Simply stated, the pitcher kneels about 5 7 feet diagonally (a 45 degree angle) to the front side of the hitter and tosses underhanded toward the front hip or thigh area in a small-to-no arc path. This is a great way to get alot of swings without all the bad throws that happen when pitching from longer distances. It saves on the pitching arm as well. The batter takes a minimum of 15-25 cuts. Take a break to retrieve balls when the players swing begins to get sloppy or his breathing becomes labored.
Note: Pitcher must allow time between pitches for the player to get his bat back to the set position. This is extremely important for his timing as too fast will eventually equal lousy swings and may allow bad habits to invade.
Make It A Challenge & Make It A Game Look for the fun in any drill. Why be bored or feel like you are working when you dont have to. Heres a few quick , fun ideas
Batting Average Game - Each player (or if one player, each rack of 20 swings) keeps track of how many good hits during each round of 20. Play it in 6 or 9 innings
Total Hits Game Make each round a continuous total. Again play it in innings.
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