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Hitting
Fundamentals.

An approachable introduction to athletic setup, timing, bat path, contact and confident decisions using AHD’s foundational teaching style.

AGES 7–12BASEBALL + SOFTBALL10–15 MIN / LESSONFREE · NO SIGN-IN

YOUR SEVEN-SESSION ROADMAP

Solid contact starts with control.

Work through these in order, or return to any lesson to repeat the drill. Completion is saved only in this browser.

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  1. 01Start AthleticBuild balance before moving the barrelSTART ↗
  2. 02Gather Without RushingOrganize a small rhythm before the swingSTART ↗
  3. 03Land Ready to SwingFind an adjustable launch positionSTART ↗
  4. 04Take the Barrel to the BallPractice a useful bat pathSTART ↗
  5. 05Adjust to LocationMove the contact point with the pitchSTART ↗
  6. 06See It, Decide ItTrain a swing/take decisionSTART ↗
  7. 07Contact and Confidence CheckCombine swing with a simple approachSTART ↗

Start with control. If the child becomes frustrated or tired, stop and try again another day.

CONTINUE YOUR DEVELOPMENT

Now put the skill into practice.

Continue with our free Coach’s Clipboard or learn about our existing courses, camps and private lessons. No extra purchases are required to finish this starter.

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Complete Contact Builder

16 coached sessions over four weeks build on these fundamentals. Planned $49 course; enrollment not open yet.

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