Table Of Content

Terms of use Page: ii Want to learn more? Page: D Contents Page: v Acknowledgments Page: vii For Coaches and Parents: How to Use This Book Page: ix Introduction Page: xi Chapter 01 - The Finger Press Page: 1 The Grip Page: 2 Choke Up Versus End Grip Page: 3 Tension Is The Enemy Page: 4 Bat Weight Page: 6 Top Hand Versus Bottom Page: 7 Drill Page: 8 Coach's Box Page: 9 Play It Again, Sam Page: 13 Chapter 02 - You Ain't Just Stylin' Page: 15 The Basic Stance Page: 16 Other Considerations Page: 20 Common Stances Page: 23 How Far Should You Spread Your Feet? Page: 25 Drill Page: 26 Coach's Box Page: 26 Play It Again, Sam Page: 30 Chapter 03 - Happy Feet Are For Dancing, Not Hitting Page: 31 Happy Feet Syndrome Page: 32 Balance and Movement Page: 35 Become Your Own Coach Page: 37 Drill Page: 37 Coach's Box Page: 38 Play It Again, Sam Page: 40 Chapter 04 - Lock And Load Page: 41 Loading Up Page: 42 How to Build a Controlled Stride Page: 47 Drill Page: 47 Coach's Box Page: 49 Play It Again, Sam Page: 51 Chapter 05 - The Sneak Attack Page: 53 The Stride Page: 54 Hitting a Baseball Versus Hitting a Golf Ball Page: 58 Drill Page: 60 Coach's Box Page: 60 Play It Again, Sam Page: 63 Chapter 06 - The Barry Bonds Move Page: 65 Staying Closed Page: 66 Try to See the Ball Hit the Bat Page: 68 Drill Page: 70 Coach's Box Page: 72 Play It Again, Sam Page: 74 Chapter 07 - Down And Up Page: 75 Flawed Swings Page: 78 Learn To Hit Line Drives Page: 82 Drill Page: 83 Coach's Box Page: 84 Play It Again, Sam Page: 86 Chapter 08 - Up And Down Page: 87 Hands into the Zone Page: 88 Lower The Body, Improve The Swing Page: 90 Drill Page: 91 Coach's Box Page: 92 Play It Again, Sam Page: 94 Chapter 09 - The Mark McGwire Move Page: 97 Extended and High Page: 98 Swing Level to Get Added Distance Page: 101 Drill Page: 102 Coach's Box Page: 102 Play It Again, Sam Page: 104 Chapter 10 - Rock, Wiggle, And Roll Page: 105 Relaxation Can Lead To Confidence Page: 109 Drill Page: 110 Coach's Box Page: 110 Play It Again, Sam Page: 112 Appendix Page: 115 Part 1: Basic Setup Page: 115 Part 2: Through Swing and Follow-Through Page: 116 Part 3: Live Batting Skills Page: 117 Hitting Quotient (H.Q.) Page: 119 Index Page: 121

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INTRODUCING THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE BEST-SELLING LITTLE LEAGUE GUIDES Packed with valuable information on how to help their players improve at the plate, this guide takes coaches and parents step by step through: Correct techniques of hitting Developmental practice drills Skills kids need to bat .300 And how to have fun along the way