How to Be a Better Baseball Hitter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Just be calm.

   Take deep breaths and don't think about striking out.
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   Step 2: Dig into the batting box and get into your stance.

   Any stance you feel comfortable with. , Just be calm.
   
   Just watch the pitchers hand and you can tell what he is going to throw at the plate. , (Exception: if the pitcher is tipping his pitches, pay attention and stay relaxed). ,,,, During season, go on weekends and days when there is no scheduled practice.
   
   Ask your coach(es) to accompany you to receive live feedback. , Don't max out though.
   
   Because you don't want to be injured for the season! , This forces the defense to make a play and increases the chance of an error.
   
   Also you could stretch your singles into doubles as well as get more infield hits. ,
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   Step 3: Don't be trying to figure what the pitcher is throwing.

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   Step 4: Watch the pitchers wind up and follow the ball with your eyes to try to detect what pitch he/she is throwing.

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   Step 5: Keep your weight back and swing.

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   Step 6: Don't move your head

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   Step 7: keep it on the ball

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   Step 8: Make solid contact and you should be a good hitter

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   Step 9: If you want

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    Step 10: go to the batting cages regularly.

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    Step 11: Lift weights regularly(not for under 13-14).

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    Step 12: When you put the ball in play

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    Step 13: always run hard!

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    Step 14: Never slide into first

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    Step 15: it has been proven that it is faster to over run a base then to slide into it.

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