Monday, February 20, 2012

3 Tips for Being a Great Hitter in Baseball

By Scott Kerns


Everbody knows we can't help but get fascinated about anything to do with sports. Although not the same topic, this is a followup to our Bet Islands review report.

A better hit is every baseball players dream. However, this can be harder than the major league players make it look. It's not easy to hit a small object being thrown at you at amazing speeds especially when the person throwing it doesn't want you to hit it. It takes determination and lots of practice but you can hit like the big leaguers do. See below for a few great ideas for making you a better hitter.

In these days of new technology, video can help you to become a better hitter. Ask someone you know to videotape you when you get to the plate. This should not only be once, but several times, so you can get an idea of how you swing against different pitchers. Have a hitting coach or other person familiar with baseball hitting go over the video with you. What makes this particular strategy so useful is that you can look at the tape over and over again and really tap into a specific area like the way that you stand or hit. Very often you can pinpoint specific areas you need to work on this way. When you are at bat, your main enemy is the pitcher, who is going to do everything he can to prevent you from hitting the ball. Statistically, pitchers usually win the duel with the batter, as even the best hitters get on base less than half the time. For these reasons, if you want to be a better hitter, it will help you to learn about pitching. No, this does not mean that you should pitch balls, just watch how it is done and learn the different kinds of techniques. Figure out the types of pitches are difficult for you and use them to make your game better. For example, if you see that you tend to miss fastballs, then you should develop a little patience and learn to swing at slower balls.

You should also carefully choose your equipment. You need to have a bat that is right for you so that you can practice your stance, swing and hitting skills. It's important to buy a bat you find comfortable and light. A lighter bat will help you speed up your swing for a more powerful hit. Some rules ban the use of metal bats for competition but they are the ideal choice for practice bats. You still want to know your way around a wooden bat for competition though.

To get better at hitting, there is nothing that can take the place of practice. One of the negative issues with hitting in baseball is that you don't have many times to do it during the game. You usually only get about three times to hit during a game, which is only about a handful of hits. This means that you have to get in as much practice as you can. When you can, practice in a batting cage. If you are serious, you may want to consider getting one for your yard, if you have room. Also, you can just improve your swing with practice, without using a batting cage. Just visualize yourself actually hitting the ball when you swing your bat and practice this many times during the day. When you want to get better at your hitting skills, you must be determined to see which areas you need improving and then practice to see good results. You cannot be closed minded when it comes to changes, so that if your coach makes a change, you have to be willing to listen to him. These tips can most definitely help you to improve your hitting game, but you are the one that has to make it work.




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