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Strike Zone 30 Minute Hitting Routine
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1) DAILY REVIEW of stance, stride and contact point positions and 5-10 SIMULATED SWINGS in front of a mirror each day.  The hitter should be conscious of the primary body parts such as the toes, heels, knees, hips, hands, elbows, shoulders, and head, as well as their relationship to his swing.

2) 10 HIP-TURNER bat drills each day.  Using proper mechanics, perform both right and left handed

3) 10 REPETITIONS OF THE BAT THROWING DRILL Using proper mechanics, throw bat up the middle

4) TEE WORK (10 swings) on inside, middle and outside pitches. Position Tee Accordingly.  Total of 30 swings

5) SOFT-TOSS - (10 swings) on inside, middle and outside pitches, place tosses accurately.  Total of 30 Swings

6) LIVE SWINGS - First round, Track 3 Pitches.  Then 3 bunts, 3 Hit & Runs and 6 Full Swings.  Second Round, work opposite field.  Third Round; 5 Middle, 5 Pull and 5 Oppo.  Fourth Round is focusing on the ball!!

7) WRIST ROTATIONS with a bat, and arm resting firmly on the edge of a table. 5/5/5 With both hands and add weight accordingly with both arms.  30 Second WRIST-ROLLERS with weights. (15 Sec. UP, 15 Sec. Down)
Keep hands at shoulder level!!!

8) BALL SQUEEZES- 2 Sets of 10 (5 sec. holds) for both hands or per hand

HITTING TIPS  FROM THE COACHES AT THE STRIKE ZONE

[1] Set-up Stance: (A) Weight evenly distributed with knees slightly bent.  (B) Hips level, slightly bent at waist.  (C) Back elbow down, 4-5" from side.  (D) Hands over back foot.  (E) Grip strength in bottom three fingers of each hand.  (F) Middle knuckles close to being aligned.

[2] Preliminary Movement to Launch Position:  (A) At launch position, the stride foot is down while the hands are over or behind the back foot, inside the toe line, and approximately shoulder height.  (B) Start stride and movement to launch position at pitcher’s release.  (C) Weight shift more toward the back foot.  (D) The stride is a short, controlled step at the pitcher, with toe closed and heel down.  (E) Knees slightly bent and inside the feet.  (F) Hips and shoulders remain level.  (G) Eyes are level and square to the pitcher.  (H) Hands slide back, and front shoulder closes slightly.  (I) Bat barrel behind head.

[3] Approach and Release – This Phase Never Flows into [2]:  (A) Back foot and knee rotates to contact point.  (B) Front foot remains closed.  (C) Weight shifts toward pitcher.  (D) Wrists level with Ulner Flexion.  (E) Hands take a direct path from the launch position to contact.  (F) Arms extend to contact point:  (1) Inside Pitch -- Out in front  (2) Middle Pitch – Opposite front hip  (3) Outside Pitch – Middle of body.  (G) Rear elbow down.  (H)  Hands behind bat with rear palm up.  (I)Head down, tracking ball in.

[4] Follow-through:  (A) Weight transfer and body rotation forces rollover and opening of foot.  (B) Head tilted toward plate.  (C) Arms/Hands roll over after contact.  (D) Top hand may release after contact.

Hard Work Pays Off!!!