Three simple rules to hit by:
1. Get a good pitch to hit. Not only do you have to know the strike zone, but you need to know your strengths and weaknesses in the strike zone.
2. Be quick with the bat. Bat speed will enable you to wait longer and explode on the ball.
3. Think. Remember what the pitcher likes to throw. Know the scouting report and anticipate pitches (yes, even guess at the proper time).
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Interview
An interviewer started to ask Yogi Berra about his two hits from the previous night when Berra corrected him and said he had three hits.
The interviewer apologized. "I checked the paper and the boxscore said you had two hits. The third must have been a typographical error."
"Oh, no," Berra replied. "It was clean single to left."
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The circle change
To throw a circle change-up make a circle or an "OK" gesture with your throwing hand. You then center the baseball between your three other fingers.
The baseball should be tucked comfortably against the circle.
Throw this pitch with the same arm speed and body mechanics as a fastball, only slightly turn the ball over by throwing the circle to the target.
Sprints
When you break it down, base running is simply a series of sprints. Add wind sprints to your off-season regimen. Work on staying low at the start and exploding in your first several steps.
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