tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876495835298257395.post8399776562835380449..comments2023-10-04T03:27:06.324-04:00Comments on Baseball By The Yard: Batting stance - the importance of a good baseCoach McCrearyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03618506059008545010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876495835298257395.post-18615283927738869702011-09-23T08:42:59.713-04:002011-09-23T08:42:59.713-04:00Agree need to work from the foundation of the feet...Agree need to work from the foundation of the feet first to ensure a solid base for a fundamentally sound swing. Most players can get into the proper athletic position (pre-swing static stance)the problems arise when they fail to maintain good dynamic balance (balance in motion)in the progression of their swing. <br /><br />A strong emphasis should be placed on improving dynamic balance (use of balance or bongo boards as examples) minus live hitting to create a greater awareness of the proper center of gravity (belly button) and its most effective positioning in motion to maintain balance "to and through" the ball/swing. <br /><br />It's often said to be effective -- "good pitchers disrupt the timing of hitters" --which really means they are disrupting the dynamic balance of the batter and knocking them out of whack. <br /><br />Do drills/practice maintaining dynamic balance at ALL phases/positions of the swing not just in the static stance position to be able to increase your chances of putting good wood on a ball especially when the pitcher has fooled you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com