How to Be a Better Baseball Hitter

Just be a better hitter on any type of baseball hitter. This article covers both slow or fast pitches.

Steps

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    Just be calm. Take deep breaths and don't think about striking out.[1]
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    Dig into the batting box and get into your stance. Any stance you feel comfortable with.[2]
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    Don't be trying to figure what the pitcher is throwing. Just be calm. Just watch the pitchers hand and you can tell what he is going to throw at the plate.
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    Watch the pitchers wind up and follow the ball with your eyes to try to detect what pitch he/she is throwing. (Exception: if the pitcher is tipping his pitches, pay attention and stay relaxed).
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    Keep your weight back and swing.[3]
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    Don't move your head, keep it on the ball.[4]
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    Make solid contact and you should be a good hitter.[5]
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    If you want, go to the batting cages regularly. During season, go on weekends and days when there is no scheduled practice. Ask your coach(es) to accompany you to receive live feedback.
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    Lift weights regularly(not for under 13-14). Don't max out though. Because you don't want to be injured for the season!
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    When you put the ball in play, always run hard! 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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    Never slide into first, it has been proven that it is faster to over run a base then to slide into it.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Where should I hit the ball?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Assuming you're capable of placing your hits, normally you just want to hit it where there is no defensive player, down a foul line or in a gap between players. Experienced hitters may try to slap the ball to the "opposite" field. A right-handed batter, for example, may try to hit to right field (to help advance a runner).
  • Question
    What if I get nervous and miss or freeze up?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Just shake it off and don't let what happened in the past get to you in the present.
  • Question
    How can I improve my base stealing skills?
    Donagan
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    Work on four things: knowing how much of a lead to take, getting a good jump on the pitch, running with speed, and your sliding technique.
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Warnings

  • If you mess up, don't get disappointed. Just dig in and do it again.
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  • Don't crash into the catcher when coming home, it could be a painful experience and you could get ejected from the game.
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Things You'll Need

  • Bat
  • Batting helmet
  • Baseball pleats
  • Baseball pants (optional)

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.hittingworld.com/Baseball-Hitting-Tips-p/tips.htm
  2. ↑ https://www.hittingworld.com/Baseball-Hitting-Tips-p/tips.htm
  3. ↑ https://www.stack.com/a/hitting-fundamentals
  4. ↑ http://probaseballinsider.com/how-to-be-a-better-baseball-hitter-seeing-the-baseball/
  5. ↑ http://www.qcbaseball.com/hitting/hitting-getting-consistent-contact.aspx

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Updated: May 14, 2022
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Categories: Baseball
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