explain the proper hitting form and technique in baseball
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Tip 1 - Grip
When gripping the bat, the hitter applies pressure with the fingers, not the palms. She grips the bat where the calluses are. The bottom hand (left hand for a right handed batter) controls the bat, and the top hand supports the bat loosely. The bottom hand grips the bat as a person would grip a hammer or a golf club. The top hand is placed against the bottom hand with a straight line. The arms are not crossed. The bat is gripped loosely - no white knucles here - and the wrists have flexibility. Some hitters curl the index finger of the top hand so that it only lightly touches the bat. For better bat control the player may choke up on the bat by moving both hands several inches up from the knob. Of course, a choke grip means a shorter bat and less power.
Tip 2 - Hand Position
The hands start close to the body about three to four inches in front of the chest and between the shoulders. Both elbows are down, and the shoulders are tension free. Some players prefer a little movement back and forth with the hands and shoulders to keep them loose. We call this position the power position, or power alley.
Tip 3 - Swing
The swing begins with the legs and hips (the hands and shoulders stay back.) The hitter pushes off the ball of the back foot as the softball approaches the plate. The back knee will begin to move in and the hips begin to rotate. During rotation the hips remain parallel to the ground. During the movement of the legs and hips, it is vital that the head and eyes remain level and still. As the hands begin to move the knob of the bat toward the ball, the hitter does not allow the bat head to fall below the hands. The lead arm maintains a 90-degree angle. This method of approaching the ball ensures a shorter arc and a more compact swing.