Andrew Guevara
September 25, 2017
Comp 1. 4th hour
Process Essay
How to hit a Baseball Have you ever wondered how to hit a baseball or how complicated it may be? Hitting a baseball can be complicated and difficult at first but it is possible to do so with practice. When I started baseball at four years old I started out by playing tee ball and hitting off the tee. Using a tee to hit off of is a key and important step to use while learning how to hit a baseball. It may not be the prettiest swing but the main idea is to get the basic steps down. There are different stances and set ups in the batter's box, and there are also different ways to hit a baseball. Once you get to the contact point and get the main idea, the differences that occurred stop, and similarities start. One main thing to do and really focus on when you are going to hit a baseball is always keeping your eye on the ball. It sounds simple, right? But it really is not. If you do not follow the ball into making contact with the bat then learning how to hit will be one of the most complicated things to do. When an individual begins hitting, they always tend to pull their head out and not …show more content…
When you hear this, they are talking about your back leg rotating into the right direction. In the legs is where the most power is implied from and that is why it is important to always keep your weight back on the back leg. You want to do this because it gives you all your power in your swing and when you go through with your swing you will feel it. I have been playing baseball for fourteen years now and I still sometimes find myself transferring my weight onto my front foot way too soon. It usually happens when I face a slower pitcher and it is just a bad habit to get into. So remember, it is always important to keep your weight back and transfer it all at the right time to make solid contact with the
September 25, 2017
Comp 1. 4th hour
Process Essay
How to hit a Baseball Have you ever wondered how to hit a baseball or how complicated it may be? Hitting a baseball can be complicated and difficult at first but it is possible to do so with practice. When I started baseball at four years old I started out by playing tee ball and hitting off the tee. Using a tee to hit off of is a key and important step to use while learning how to hit a baseball. It may not be the prettiest swing but the main idea is to get the basic steps down. There are different stances and set ups in the batter's box, and there are also different ways to hit a baseball. Once you get to the contact point and get the main idea, the differences that occurred stop, and similarities start. One main thing to do and really focus on when you are going to hit a baseball is always keeping your eye on the ball. It sounds simple, right? But it really is not. If you do not follow the ball into making contact with the bat then learning how to hit will be one of the most complicated things to do. When an individual begins hitting, they always tend to pull their head out and not …show more content…
When you hear this, they are talking about your back leg rotating into the right direction. In the legs is where the most power is implied from and that is why it is important to always keep your weight back on the back leg. You want to do this because it gives you all your power in your swing and when you go through with your swing you will feel it. I have been playing baseball for fourteen years now and I still sometimes find myself transferring my weight onto my front foot way too soon. It usually happens when I face a slower pitcher and it is just a bad habit to get into. So remember, it is always important to keep your weight back and transfer it all at the right time to make solid contact with the