When swinging, the power arm should be palm up, cocked and ready to hit. 1. balance drill: hit from T while standing on 2x10 on balls of feet 2. front arm only with soft toss wiffle balls back arm only with soft toss wiffle balls both arms with soft toss wiffle balls 3. swing mechanics with T 4. hit from T: move back to pull, move forward to hit opposite field 5. thinking: when to hit to right? runner on 2nd or 3rd hit and run 6. bunting - pivot on both feet; do not square around - move top hand up the bat - choke up with bottom hand to steer the bat - hold the bat at about 45 degree angle, head up - try to "catch" the ball as it comes in - hit the ball about 15-20 feet down the base line 7. soft toss 8. batting cage with coach