Posted by: skip (Piks5@sbcglobal.net) on Sun Jul 22 19:02:08 2007

> Hi,
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> I am a 12 year old who plays for a travel AAU team. I am a lead-off hitter and i am a righty, and i am very fast. I would like to learn how to become a switch hitter. What are some things like drills that i could do to help me be a stronger hitter from the left side. Also it feels very awkward gripping the bat lefty what should I do? Approxamately how long does it take to become good at switch hitter? When I become an okay hitter from the left side and a righty pitcher is pitching should I bat lefty to get used to batting lefty? And is it worth it in the long run to become a switch hitter?
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> Thanks
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> PLEASE GET BACK TO ME ON THIS!!!!!

Hi Ben,
Most players get the best results by working as hard as they can to be as good as they can be from their natural side-- in your case, right handed. For most talented hardworking players, I don't personally believe it is worth it to become a switch hitter.
Skip