Posted by: Richard Schenck () on Fri Jun 21 10:52:51 2002

I have trouble in hitting the ball out in front. What are some tips that can make me hit the ball out in front better. Also, do you think its good to hit it out i front?

Just an opinion but I think the cue "hit the ball out front is one of the most destructive cues used. Most hits are right off the front knee but to tell someone to hit the ball out front leads to lunging and hip sway and many other problems.

Picture where the T would sit if you had one there while up to bat. That is where the ball should be struck. If you only let yourself swing at the T when the ball gets there (and only if the ball gets there) then you'll be set up to strike the ball properly. I have had many kids suffer on the "hit the ball out front" cue. I'd much rather have them hit the ball deeper in the zone than farther out front.