What are 3 basic drills every hitter can do on their own to improve their hitting skills?
DM: “Simple Batting Tee Swings: Using a basic tee practice hitting balls in different locations on the plate. Hit outside pitches farther back on the plate and inside pitches further up. Remember the tee and ball move around, not your feet or stance in the box. It’s also important to realize you shouldn’t change your swing for any of these pitches. It’s the same swing, same stride every time.” “Soft Toss: Have a friend or coach stand behind a pitching net about 5 strides in front of you and toss a baseball from different locations. These slow speed tosses allow the hitter to focus on building sound technique without the fear of live pitching. You can practice a variety of situations including pitches in all locations and troubleshoot any problems. It’s a good repetition and muscle-memory drill as well.” “Short Bat Drills: I love working with a short, heavy training bat for some drills. The short bat forces you as a hitter to wait longer for the ball and makes you much more aware of you
