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Parents
Are you tired of watching your kids not hit up to their potential?
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Parents
Are you tired of not knowing what to do when frustrating youth sports situations occur?
Problem solved – answers are in Jack’s book “Raising an Athlete” – buy books here
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How to Coach Baseball Hitting Fundamentals
Every hitter has his or her own style. Style is a player’s initial set-up, when they get in the batter’s box. Their initial stance, width between their feet, open or closed stance (within reason), weight distribution, and bat position is unique to the batter. However, style ends when the hitter takes their stride – at this point the absolutes of hitting takeover. It is a lot to expect hitters to begin out of hitting position and transition into perfect hitting position so it is often best to begin as close to the absolutes as possible.
Absolutes of Hitting at lead foot landing:
1. Weight is balanced on the balls of feet – done by a slight head lean towards home plate.
2. Feet are at optimum distance apart – wider than shoulders but not so wide the weight goes on the front foot at foot landing (weight is back) – done with the ball-of-foot landing first
3. Hips and shoulders are level – done by keeping hands up and front elbow down
4. Bat angle leaves the bat barrel directly above the rear shoulder with the knob of bat pointing down and slightly back towards catcher’s feet – done with the pad drill
Swing: Speed, extension, weight shift, and balance to produce power
1. The initial move of swing begins with an inside pull of the lead hand and break of the back knee - done with fast knee drill with weight shift.
2. When hitters decide to continue with swing, the hands and arms extend through the inside back of the ball – done with pull, pivot push, drill.
3. Complete finish of swing to where the bat can be seen on the home plate side of home – done with 1,2, 3,4, drill or freeze drill. Upon finish, hitter can lift either leg, demonstrating great balance.
Each drill not only works on good fundamentals, but also develops bat speed.
Baseball & Positive Parenting Advice from Jack Perconte, Former Major Leaguer
Former Major leaguer Jack Perconte provides parents and youth sport coaches with positive parenting, positive coaching and baseball advice through his writings. Jack Perconte is the author of “Raising an Athlete: How to Instill Confidence, Build Skills and Inspire a Love of Sport” and “The Making of a Hitter: A Proven and Practical Step-by-Step Baseball Guide” Jack Perconte has combined his playing, coaching and parenting experiences into positive parenting and positive coaching tips that have helped baseball players, parents and coaches of all ages. Jack played major league baseball for 7 seasons, taught and coached baseball for 22 years and along with his wife, Linda, has helped his son Mike become a professional baseball player.
