Working on the Hip Turn when Batting

Purpose:

• Teaches a full turn and pivot for the swing.

Equipment:

• Tee, Hitter, Bat

Drill:

• Have the hitter take a proper stance next to the tee.
• Have the hitter hold the bat behind them with the barrell of the bat extending from the back foot hip. The barrell should stick out 8-12 inches so it can knock a ball off the tee.
• The Hitter holding the bat behind the back waist high with both arms should simulate a proper turn, pivoting on th eback foot and getting the belly button facing the pitcher.
• Stand close to the tee, with the ball in middle of the body at the belly button.
• Simulate a swing turn and complete it by knocking the ball off the tee with the barrel of the bat.

Result:

• Teaches a full swing and pivot.
• Shows the hitter what a full swing feels like.
• Back foot should be turned and on th etoe, belly button toward the pitcher.