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Step 1
Choose the right bat. Make sure the player has the right bat. If the bat is too heavy, the player will not be able to hit the ball with a smooth swing. If the bat is too light, the player will not be able to hit the ball with as much force as he would like.
The player also needs to choose a bat with moderate length so that he can perfect his swing. The power in hitting comes from the swing not the bat. -
Step 2
Position your hands. If the player is right handed, the player will have to hold the bat with his left hand so that it is lower and with his right hand so that it is higher. Once in his stance, he will want the back of his left hand facing the pitcher, while the fingers on his right hand, which are wrapped around the bat, are facing forward.
If the player is left handed, the hands, as well as the players' stance, will be reversed. -
Step 3
Find the best spot on the bat. Every baseball player holds his bat differently, but the player always holds his bat over his back shoulder; meaning over his right shoulder if he's right handed and over his left shoulder if he's left handed.
How high or low above his shoulder and the positioning of the bat is up to the player, but the grip will remain the same.That way he can start his swing with the right motion. -
Step 4
Choke up. If the player is a bit smaller, or is having trouble controlling the bat throughout the swing, he can try "choking up", which is when the player holds the bat higher up on the handle. Traditionally, the player's hands are on the very bottom of the bat, and choking up a few inches.
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Step 5
Wear batting gloves. Sometimes players prefer batting gloves to both reduce the shock of the bat hitting the ball on their hands, and also to keep a better grip.
