Hitting+Videos

HITTING VIDEOS __THE SPARTANS BASEBALL PROGRAM HITTING PHILOSOPHY... __ Our hitting philosophy at Elmont HS is simple, keep your weight and hands back long enough to drive the ball from gap to gap. The coaching staff believes that a wide stance (feet wider than shoulders) puts each batter in a good position to hit. The importance of getting your front foot down and hands back (and up slightly) early cannot be understated. A short stride or no stride will help each hitter get their hands back and allows them to get into a position (w/ weight back) where they can take a good approach to the ball. media type="custom" key="7208403"

media type="custom" key="6984587" Turtle Thomas, the Head Coach at Florida International University, talks about staying back. The Step Back Drill is one of my personal favorites.

media type="custom" key="6972377" The High Tee Drill helps eliminate the uppercut swing and teaches the proper swing path.

media type="custom" key="6984815" A very basic yet imformative breakdown of the swing.

media type="custom" key="6984883" This Soft Toss Drill is the similar to the one handed tee drills that we do.

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A great series of stabilization drills, to help the hitter keep his front side closed and his head "quiet". The less movement with your head during your approach and swing, the better chance you have of seeing the ball and hitting it. media type="custom" key="7821883"