You need movement before you swing. You must rotate "In" slowly and under control to get started to swing the bat. Your front ankle, hip, waist and front shoulder should rotate in when the pitcher starts to come forward. In the stance, your back elbow is pointed down to the ground; the elbow should raise to a 45-degree angle as you trigger, allowing life in the clubhead. Remember, no good hitter hits from a dead stop.

PURPOSE: To ensure smooth, slow rotation for the trigger.
SPACE NEEDED: 10 X 10 feet
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Instructo Stic or Bat
NO. PERSONS REQUIRED: You & a full-length mirror

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: 

1. Proper lower half trigger. 
2. Slow, controlled rotation in and away from pitcher. 
3. Trigger continues until swing begins.

EXECUTION: 

1. Assume correct stance in front of mirror. 
2. Place Instructo Stic or bat in the bends of your arms. 
3. If your front shoulder is pointed at the pitcher, the stic/bat should be pointed at the second baseman; if you are left-handed, your stic/bat should be pointed at the shortstop. 
4. Use your waist to rotate the stic so that it points no further than first base if you are right-handed, and no further than third base if you are left-handed. 
5. Follow each movement in the mirror. 
6. Check your belt buckle or belly button to ensure your staying on the same level.

PURPOSE: To ensure smooth, slow rotation for the trigger.
SPACE NEEDED: 10 X 10 feet
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Instructo Stic or Bat
NO. PERSONS REQUIRED: You & a full-length mirror (optional)

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION : 

1. Proper lower half trigger. 
2. Slow, controlled rotation in and away from pitcher. 
3. Trigger continues until swing begins.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION : 

1. Proper lower half trigger. 
2. Slow, controlled rotation in and away from pitcher. 
3. Trigger continues until swing begins.

EXECUTION: 

1. Assume stance but place your hands on your hips. 
2. Front elbow should point at the pitcher. 
3. Rotate your hips slowly until your front elbow points just past the second baseman if you are right-handed; if you are left-handed, rotate your front elbow just past the shortstop. 
4. Check your lower half to make sure you are turning it with the upper half. 
5. Check your belt buckle or belly button to ensure you are staying on the same level.