Make sure tee is positioned properly so players are getting the proper extension at contact.
Pay attention to the player actually hitting the ball and not hitting the tee.
Make sure your player is hitting the ball on the barrel of the bat
Hitting Pitches In Different Locations
Move the tee around to simulate the location and depth of different pitches and contact points.
Use this drill to practice different swings and talk about different approaches.
Have your hitters hit pitches middle, away, inside, up and down in the zone and also have them understand where they need to make contact with each of these pitches to be successful.
A brief overview of contact points and body position at each pitch location before your hitters hit will go a long way.
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