Use a bat that is light enough for the player to control.

• Have a balanced stance with:

hands relaxed
feet spread wider than shoulder width
body facing home plate
face and eyes facing the pitcher
elbows down

• As the ball comes toward the plate, the player's handsgo directly toward the ball.
• The back foot turns toward the ball.
• Eyes stay focused on the ball.
• The player hits the ball out in front of home plate.