Baseball Swing - Technique & Practice

In the game of baseball, understanding technique baseball practice determines skill, proficiency and success.

The ideal hitter will have a combination of qualities such as strength, determination, coordination, confidence, vision, rhythm, style, body control, quick hands, and the will to learn and to take advice.

The following batting tips can help anyone become a better hitter.

Select a bat you can handle. If the bat is too light you get no power. If the bat is to heavy you will not get around baseball the pitch.

Learn the strike zone. Don't swing at bad pitches. It's a battle. More of a mental game with the pitcher. Relax. He has to pitch too you and the pitcher knows it takes "3" strikes!

Keep your front shoulder and chin tucked in, flex your knees and keep your hands back around your back shoulder. Turn your head so that both eyes are on the pitcher. Don't look around your nose.

Stay on the balls of your feet. If you are back on you heels that extra split second will affect the swing. Keep your head still.

Get the bat started, move your hands back and forth slightly as the pitcher starts the wind up. If you like the pitch, go ahead and hit it. If doesn't look good, then hold up.

Take a short step and stride. A long stride will only throw you off balance and slightly delay your swing.

Stay on top of the ball. A "slight" downward swing is a good way to keep from poping up. Keep the front shoulder in and down also allows a hitter to get the bat head out in front and prevents dropping the back shoulder.

Learn what pitches come easy to you. Its called hitting your strength. Every hitter has a strength, just as every hitter has a weakness. Hit your pitches. When you get it, don't let it get away. Concentrate on solid, hard contact. 50 singles makes more runs than swinging for the fences every time. Everybody remembers the .400 hitter because there are so few of them.

You want get into the habit of practicing your hitting 5-6 times a week. Insider secret: as you start to increase your swing repetitions, you will begin to develop blisters and calluses on your hands. This may initially seem like a bad thing; however, these really are badges of honor. They show you are putting in the work. There is an old expression in baseball hitting circles, "practice until the blisters bleed". You will develop hardened calluses and you will be able to keep increasing your repetitions.

Bottom line is do not let a lack of access to a batting trainer prevent you from practicing your swing. While a trainer is very helpful, it should not prevent you from practicing whether you have access to a batting trainer or not. In the end, all you really need is a baseball bat and a strong desire to be the best hitter in the league.

Sara Lee is a student of the game and athletic trainer. If you've enjoyed all the exciting information you read here about Hitting Techniques and Practice Tips, you'll love everything else you find at Baseball Batting Trainer