a hitting coach i worked with this weekend, who played school at Texas, wants me to step forward as a trigger, then step towards the plate for an outside pitch. IOW, she wants me to step twice: once forward then to the right (i am right handed) for outside. she says many MLB'ers do this. is this correct? i am a bit skeptical but i didn't want to argue with her. i feel stepping after the ball is released will get you off balance., plus i am a believer in "heel down, heel up". so my front foot needs to be firm as i begin my pivot/leg drive. [i hope to god she isn't reading this because i am going back to her for a lesson next month.]
my regular hitting coach (a former pro player for the pittsburgh pirates) wants me to step forward as a trigger before or as the pitcher releases the ball, so i am set before trying to track it and swing. he says if i wait till after she releases to step it will be too late. i agree with this.
my regular hitting coach (a former pro player for the pittsburgh pirates) wants me to step forward as a trigger before or as the pitcher releases the ball, so i am set before trying to track it and swing. he says if i wait till after she releases to step it will be too late. i agree with this.