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WEEK 4: DIRECTION
Teaching Phrases: "Through the Middle" “Chase the ball with the bat”
THE MISSION
Keeping the bat in the hitting zone longer by aiming back at the pitcher.
Week 4: Middle Tee
Drill 1: Middle Tee
Set tee in the center; hitter must hit the ball into the center of the net.
Drill 2: Walk-Throughs
Take a literal step toward the pitcher. Step, Step,Swing.
Week 4: Walk Through Drill
Week 4 Game: Middle Points
🎮 The Game:
Middle Points
Any ball hit into the "middle" of the field/cage/net is worth 2 points. Reward “Direction” over “Distance”
How to score:
2 Points: Line drive or hard ground ball hit directly into the center of the net (the pitcher’s area)
1 Point: Any contact that isn’t a swing-and - a - miss.
-1 Point: A “Roll-Over” (weak ground ball to the pull-side) or a “Pop-up” to the opposite side.
Parent Target: Play to 15 points.
💡 Parent Corner
Success Signs: More line drives; fewer weak grounders to the pull side.
Mistake to Avoid: Chasing "home run power" by spinning off the ball. If your player struggles to find the middle and consistently pulls the ball, have them attack the inside of the ball on the tee.
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