Posted by: Mike (mrytelewski@pvsc.com) on Wed Sep 5 07:20:12 2007

When should a batter initially start his movement towards the pitcher?

My son is hitting weak fly and ground balls and it seems that his stride foot is not landing early enough though the hitting sequence. I asked him when does he start his initial movement towards the pitcher and he couldn't really answer the question. So I have instructed him to try and have his stride foot land when the pitchers throwing hand breaks from the glove.

Is this to early? He seems to be doing better and is making good contact. But he has complained that it seems that he is waiting to long for the ball to arrive. Isn't that a good thing since it seems that he has no problem picking up the pitch?

Thanks
Mike