Batting Coaches for Everyone

Batting Coaches for Everyone
By guest author: Jeffery A Wise

Batting coaches can be very helpful for baseball players of all ages. These coaches specialize in hitting, without having to worry about all the other aspects of baseball. Because of that, they are able to devote more individual attention to players and their hitting techniques.

The problem is, there aren't a lot of batting coaches out there. Many teams can't afford to hire a batting coach or they can't find someone willing to volunteer for the job. If you have a batting coach on your team, consider yourself very lucky. Take advantage of the situation and learn as much as you can from this coach.

For those who don't have a batting coach, there are other alternatives that are just as good. First, you have a head coach and while he may not be able to give you a lot of his time, he will have a lot of knowledge on batting. Show an interest and effort and he will be more eager to help you.

A parent is also an excellent alternative. Since parents personally care for you, they will have more patience and words of encouragement for you. If a parent wants to help you out, let them. Your teammates can also benefit your hitting as you can bounce ideas off of each other. Just be willing to help them in return.

Watch tapes of you hitting during a game to see how you look and how you need to improve. The tape doesn't lie. If it's possible, it would even be a good idea to review tapes of pitchers you'll be playing against to see exactly how they pitch. This will prepare you for the games against those pitchers.

Finally, read baseball hitting books and watch videos about hitting. Most successful players have at one time or another invested in educational materials to better their hitting. Who better to get help from than the experts?

Considering using any or all of these options to improve your hitting and be a better player. Anyone can benefit from these examples, no matter what your age. You can even go so far as to say these are your many batting coaches. They will help assist in developing proper hitting skills.

So, even if you don't have a batting coach, there's no excuse to not improve on your hitting. Seek help from those around you who know what they're talking about. No one makes it big without the help of others.

Remember that the reason to practice with batting coaches is to give you skills and talent to become the baseball player you want to be. Download free hitting videos with tips and instructions you need to get started quickly by visiting Baseball Hitting and learn how to hit the baseball better.

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By Kenny Buford

T-ball batting drills teach players how to properly swing the bat and make contact with the ball. There are many t-ball batting drills that players can practice to improve their swinging technique. Young players should practice their batting skills repeatedly in order to get the feel for swinging the bat properly, and also to improve their hand-eye coordination.

Improving a Batter's Swing:

The best way to improve a batter's swing is to practice hitting the ball from the tee into the back stop. Try to pair right-handed coaches with left-handed batters (and left-handed coaches with right-handed batters). Have the coach stand on the opposite side of the tee from the player (as if to mirror the player) in order to show proper stance and swing. This t-ball batting drill gives the batters a good visual reference and the coaches can easily make any necessary corrections.

Batting Techniques:

If necessary, use baking flour to make a batters box in the dirt. Set the tee even with the batter's belly button and have them extend their arms fully. Have the player hold this position with arms extended for a few seconds and explain how hitting the ball on the fat part of the bat makes the ball go further.

Teaching Batters to Keep their Eyes on the Ball:

Draw a large black dot on the ball. Then have the batter concentrate on trying to hit the dot and watching the dot until after their swing is complete. This helps players improve their focus on the ball, and also helps hand-eye coordination.

Blindfold the Batter:

Place a blindfold over the eyes of the batter and line them up properly in the batter's box in front of the tee, making sure that all other players are out of the immediate area. When you are safely out of the way tell the batter to swing away, with the intention of making contact with the ball. This will teach the batter how to develop a level swing and with repetition will produce a natural rhythm and a solid swinging technique.

Move the Tee Around the Batter's Box:

By placing the tee in various positions in the batter's box you will allow the player to practice hitting different types of pitches. This will enable players to be able to make contact with all types of pitches, inside and outside. This drill also allows players to practice making contact and hitting the ball into different areas of the field.

See who gets the Most Hits:

A good batting drill is to have each player try to make as many consecutive hits as possible. Foul balls should not count as hits, and every foul ball should count as an out in order to make the drill run quicker and allow more players to get their turn. The one who can make contact and get the most hits in a row wins.

Raise and Lower the Tee:

By raising and lowering the tee players are able to practice hitting balls that are not thrown at their belly button. This is one of the most effective t-ball batting drills for preparing players to move into game situations with pitchers.

Kenny Buford is a baseball and tee ball coach with over 20 years of experience. You can find more of his t-ball drills and tee ball practice plans on his website:

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