I get a lot of questions regarding how a player should set up in the batter’s box. Most kid’s like to emulate the pros that they watch on television and that can create a problem. A batting stance is all about comfort which is key to a hitter. When it comes down to it, it doesn’t matter how they start the at-bat, it matters that they get the bat barrel to the point of contact.
A lot of things factor into that happening and I believe that because of that reason, players should keep their stance very simple. Many of them don’t factor in that these individuals they are watching on tv have been playing baseball for 20 years or longer and that they have professional coaches working with them on a daily basis. They just want to look like the guys they look up to. Listed below are some steps to get your players into a good balanced stance at home plate.
Set up
A.) Get a good wide base with your feet a little beyone shoulder width apart.
B.) Balance on the balls of your feet.
C.) Toes are pointed straight towards home plate.
D.) Knees are slightly bent.
E.) Spine and head are erect with your eyes locked in on the area of the pitcher’s release point.
F.) The side of your front shoulder is pointed towards the pitcher.
G.) Hands are shoulder high and even with the back shoulder.
H.) Elbows are bent down towards the ground and relaxed.
I.) Line up door knocking knuckles on the bat so it rests in your fingers not palms.