Make sure they keep their eyes on the ball and not their hands or opponents. Body weight should be evenly distributed on both feet before the ball reaches the player. Follow through with the arms and hands after the ball has been passed. The left side faces the pitchers. Grip the bat comfortably, shifting it to the back of the head about shoulder high.
Arms are bent at the elbows and are held away from the body.
As the ball leaves the pitcher s hand, the batter shifts the weight to the near foot, swings the bat forward as the weight shifts back to the rear foot. A firm grip is kept on the bat as the ball is hit. After the hit, the bat continues to swing around the left shoulder and is in the starting position once again. Physical Education for Children. Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey.