Posted by: ernie roy (prd530@msn.com) on Fri Sep 4 04:09:21 2009

While this board usually touches on swing mechanics, I was wondering what thoughts are out there on how a young player can best develop into what I would call a "smart" hitter. I recall Ted Williams 1st rule was always "get a good pitch to hit". To me, a player who does that is my definition of a smart hitter. My question is this; while everyone would agree with Ted's statement, how can a young player develope this type of ability? What has worked for those of you on this board? Or those you have coached or played with? Thanks.

Ernie Roy