01 / KNOW IT
Today’s lesson.
Build balance before moving the barrel.
Why it matters
Balanced hitters have more freedom to adjust.
02 / SET UP
What you need
Use a bat-free athletic stance and then a tee with soft ball.
03 / PRACTICE IT
How to do the drill
Set comfortable width, slight bend and quiet head; shadow swing slowly before five soft contacts.
ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Athletic and balanced.”
04 / PLAY IT
Today's skill-game challenge
Finish 5 of 8 swings under control.
05 / WATCH FOR IT
One common mistake
Overstriding or tipping at setup.
Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.
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