Posted by: The Hitting Guru () on Sun Mar 25 15:56:20 2007

> My daughter has always been a good hitter but the last few years she is constantly dancing in the batter's box. She says she isn't afraid of the ball hitting her but we can not seem to keep her from this constant moving in the box which is affecting her hitting ability. If she does hit the ball it is only little dribbles between First and Second base. What can we do to help her get her mechanics back and stop this constant moving around in the box.


Sue Jones. You may have asked her this, but ask her why she is constantly moving in the box. There has to be a reason whether it is a good one or not. Depending on her answer, it should help you at least get an idea of how to attack the problem.

She might benefit from a new technique/hitch etc which will not be as detrimental as the one she already has. Or as a quick fix, you might have her emulate a professional player whom she may like. She may see this as a challenge and stop doing what is not working.

If you do think she is afraid of the ball, you may wish to get her some type of protectful padding and or wear an additional sweat shirt, jogging clothes, gloves etc, until she can overcome her fear. But let her know that some fear is an inherent part of the game.

The old school stop is always a tactic or a small incentive by telling her if she stops moving a round you will treat her in someway (until the problem stops (eventually)).