| So you want to learn how to raise your batting | | | | 2 strikes you can treat these counts as an |
| average as a hitter. Well you came to the right | | | | advantage count, hitting to your strengths. Both |
| article. I will keep it short, simple and to the point. | | | | approaches are great, but which one you choose |
| I will cover a few tips and topics to raise your | | | | is your personal preference. |
| average 50-100 points. | | | | Defensive Counts: 0-1, 0-2, 1-2, 2-2 |
| Tip 1) Develop a game plan. So what do I mean | | | | Approach: This is where you need to develop |
| by developing a game plan. I want you to develop | | | | your 2 strike approach. In these counts the |
| an approach that you use every single time you | | | | pitcher has you at his mercy leaving you with |
| step up to the plate. A good approach would | | | | about a 20% chance of getting a hit. Your goal |
| consist of understanding how to count hit. By | | | | here is to battle at the plate by putting the ball in |
| count hitting you will be able to anticipate what | | | | play or working the count neutral. A good mental |
| type of pitch you may see roughly 80% of the | | | | approach for hitting with 2 strikes is thinking about |
| time. | | | | hitting a pitch which speed is between the pitchers |
| Advantage Counts: 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0 | | | | fastball and off-speed stuff. By doing so, your |
| Approach: In these counts your goal is simple, | | | | reactions will take over and adjust to the |
| look for something you can hit hard. If the pitcher | | | | movement or lack of movement of the pitch. A |
| throws you a pitch in an area that is not in your | | | | good physical approach would consist of |
| hot zone, don't swing. Do not swing at off-speed | | | | shortening your swing or choking-up on the bat. |
| pitches during these counts, look for fastballs. | | | | These are just a few ideas on how to hit in an |
| Reality is if the pitcher throws an off-speed pitch | | | | advantage, neutral, or defensive count. |
| during these counts more often than not it's going | | | | Throughout your career as a hitter you may find |
| to be a ball and put you in a greater advantage. | | | | something else that works for you. |
| Of course there are exceptions. The only time | | | | Tip 2) If your a good bunter and have speed |
| you may want to swing at an off-speed pitch | | | | utilze it, By either showing bunt or by bunting, |
| during this count is if relates to one of your | | | | more often than not you will put the 3rd of 1st |
| strengths or the pattern percentages anticipate | | | | basemen in a position that will create more holes |
| one. | | | | in the infield creating a better chance for getting a |
| Neutral Counts: 1-1, 2-1, 3-2 | | | | hit. |
| Approach 1: In these counts neither the hitter nor | | | | Tip 3) Hit to your strengths not your |
| pitcher has an advantage. As I talked about earlier | | | | weaknesses. Understand that by doing so you will |
| this is where having a good game plan is going to | | | | enable yourself to be more confident at the plate |
| pay off. In these counts you should be able to | | | | and be more aggressive. Leave your weaknesses |
| anticipate what you may see. So trust your | | | | at practice. |
| percentages and instinct in these counts. | | | | I hope the few tips helped improve your game! |
| Approach 2: If you are comfortable in hitting with | | | | |