Things You'll Need:
- Bat
- Baseballs
- Batting tee
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Step 1
Start on a batting tee. The ball is stationary in front of the hitter. Hitters can work on technique and form while knowing exactly where they should make contact with the ball.
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Step 2
The hitter should focus on the ball. It is the number one lesson of hitting. It's easy for a beginning hitter to concentrate on swinging the bat. Constantly reinforce that swinging means nothing if no contact is made. Always keep his or her eyes on the ball.
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Step 3
Toss the ball up to the hitter once he or she is comfortable hitting the ball off of a tee. Crouch down next to the hitter and toss the balls up to his or her strike zone. The ball is moving slowly and he or she can get used to hitting a moving object. Constantly remind the hitter to keep focussed on the ball and observe strict form.
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Step 4
Advance to slow pitches from a short distance away. Try throwing these underhanded in a gentle arc toward the plate. Now the hitter can see the ball coming at him or her and can work on timing. Remind the hitter that his or her hitting motion is always the same and he or she should watch the ball at all times.
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Step 5
Pitch to the hitter just like he or she would face in a game. By now he or she is hitting with some confidence but still getting used to the finer points of the motion. Keep the balls straight down the middle of the strike zone. Once the hitter is making contact with most balls you can start throwing curves.
