How Do You Hit A Baseball From A Pitching Machine?
Spending time in the batting cage working on fundamentals is how great hitters are made. Being the best takes hard work, focus and dedication. To be ready for the baseball season, practice hitting a few balls tossed by a machine. Acclimate yourself to the speed. Set the machine at a low speed and gradually work your way up. Find your timing. Some machines hold the baseball for a moment, making it hard to time the pitch. Watch a few pitches go through the machine to get a feel for how it works. If the ball briefly sticks in the machine, wait on it like you would a curveball. Keep the bat back and straight. Hitting off the pitching machine is all about practicing good fundamentals. Since there is no fence to swing at, work on having a good batting stance and swing. Swing at everything. The benefit of hitting off a machine as opposed to a real pitcher is that you know you are going to get strikes if it is aimed right. Be aggressive with your swings and try to hit every pitch. Find the “re
