Batting Advice About Stance and Balance

Hey guys, this is some great advice about stance and balance. Check this out and let me know what you think:

CONFIDENCE


It’s been said that hitting a baseball with a bat is one of the most difficult things in sports. Unfortunately, that mind-set will create a negative impact on a player and especially a young child. The experience of hitting a ball will become a positive thing when we begin training the students mind that hitting is easy and fun. Coaching our children should be strength based, this concept in coaching, although simple, can be hard administer.
It simply means that no matter how difficult a time a student may be having hitting a ball, it is our job to encourage and build his/her confidence and spirit. The number one quality that a good hitter will possess is confidence.

Tools to use: A big Heart

What can I do to make my players great hitters?


BALANCE


To help build confidence, I like to begin with the basics. Over many years of training players I’ve found that it will always begin with balance. I remember working alongside a great Dodger player named Tommy Davis. He told me that it is his belief that, without superior balance it will be a struggle to hit a ball. I will tell you he is absolutely correct in his assessment of hitting! The number two quality of a great hitter is balance.

Tools to use: Balance beams, Karaoke running, side to sides, and jump ropes.

Check out this great site for effective drills:
http://www.baseball-softballtips.com/drills/baseball-strategies/