Purpose

Develops rhythm , timing and visualization skills

Set Up

  • Player stands at home plate with a bat.

Instructions

  1. Player gets in batting stance and attempts to take the perfect swing.
  2. He should imagine a pitch coming in and her bat meeting the pitch at the ideal contact point.
  3. Take 10 swings

Coaching Tips

  • Look for good hitting mechanics — short stride, closed front foot, back knee drive and turn, vertical axis of rotation, still head, good bat lag