He understands about "pulling" the ball and has hit to the opposite field on an outside pitch. He did the same thing last year about this time in the season. After hitting well up the middle and to the opposite field, he hits this slump where all he does is hit to the shortstop. I know it's frustrating to him, and any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance, for both of us! :)
2006-07-18 02:13:08 · 13 answers · asked by Dave P 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A couple things may help.....
First, have him move closer to the front of the batters box
Second, open up the stance a bit more
Third, take a wider stance
Fourth, have him practice batting left handed
Fifth, swing "with lift"
He is getting ahead of the pitch and swinging down on the ball......help him swing "with lift" as Griffey, Bonds, and McGwire swings. HR's are not needed always but if he can learn to hit "with lift" it will help keep from hitting as many ground balls
2006-07-18 05:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by John H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without seeing him, it sounds to me like he's getting out in front of pitches. If he was going to the opposite field last season, but is now taking those pitches to short, then the timing of his swing seems to have changed. Maybe he just needs to slow his swing down a little.
Also, is he swinging down on the ball? Sounds like he hits a lot of grounders. Could he get under the ball a little more and turn those into line drives?
2006-07-18 03:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your son might be pulling off. he's getting very comfortable about going up the middle and the other way, and that could cause him to be a little weaker on the inside pitch, that could be one of his weaknesses. Just try and keep his swing level, and improve the bat speed, tie a lil parachute to the end of the bat and that will definatley improve his wrist speed, making him quicker on the inside pitch and a better hitter to all fields
2006-07-18 03:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by I'm Full of Questions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 15 and have plenty of baseball experience. The main thing here is to be patient and wait for your opportunities. Slumps naturally happen to everyone and anyone. Be patient, see the ball, hit the ball and stay focused. Remember to have fun, don't stress over it or get frustrated...the more frustrated you get, the harder it gets for you. Be patient.
2006-07-18 02:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like when he gets nervous he steps too far into the plate and gets his hits closer to the handle. I'd suggest that when he feels upset he make an effort to move back in the batters box. This will give him more of a chance to get more wood. Stew
2006-07-18 02:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by Stew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always hit opposite field. what I do is stand a little farther away from the plate. Or turn so that your left foot is closer to the plate than your right one.
2006-07-18 02:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by UEI_tennisman13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep his head still and on the ball, with his front shoulder (left is hes a righty) in....usually when your front shoulder flys out you pull the weakly. Doing this will keep his weight balanced and make his timing better, which will help him just follow the ball and hit the ball accordingly
2006-07-18 03:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by SWINGLINE STAPLER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try switch hitting when he gets into the slump, practice lefthand batting at least he'll know the ball is going to be hit into a different area..switch his routine
2006-07-18 02:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the Glee Club.
2006-07-19 02:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by tegodreaux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just practice the mechanice of going opposite field and hit alot
2006-07-18 05:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by CubsFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋