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Week 2 Hitting Practice — Hinge

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

September 10, 2026 · Mike

Hitters: Get Behind the Ball EarlyHitters: Timing SwingHitters: No StepHitters: Swing from ShoulderHitters: Inside HalfHitters: Stay Inside of Inside Pitch and LiftHitters: CurveHitters: Fly Ball / Ground Ball Bat ControlHitters: Adjustments in the BoxHitters: Sac BuntHitters: Drag Bunt
Practice Length: 1 hour
Primary Focus: Hinge — get your body in a strong position so your hands and bat can work with you. Hide the belt, body back, chest over, head over home. Get the barrel behind the ball and stay through the pitch.
Equipment: Tees, balls, bunting bats, Hack Attack + Hack Attack Jr. (inferred from the stations — the source graphic had no equipment row)
StartEndMinActivityOrganization / SetupKey Coaching PointsCoach Notes
5PM5:15PM15Tee Warm-UpHover drill for 10 reps. 10 middle pitches, top of the zone.Control your move forward. Stay hinged and keep your hands back. Look at an imaginary pitcher, then move your eyes to the ball.
5:15PM5:23PM8Hack Attack — Inside PitchHit the ball up the middle. Don't just pull it because it's inside. 7 swings then rotate.
5:23PM5:31PM8Hack Attack — CurveballChest over — hold your posture. Don't spin off or pull your body to the side. 7 swings then rotate.
5:31PM5:39PM82-Strike AdjustmentRound 1: no stride. Round 2: choke up. Round 3: choose what works best for YOU.Find a 2-strike move you can repeat under pressure — shorter, quicker, still on time.
5:39PM5:47PM8Hover Drill + Front TossControl your move forward. Hands stay back while the body moves forward. Be on time and stay through the ball.
5:47PM5:55PM8BuntingRound 1: bunting bat. Round 2: sac bunt. Round 3: bunt for a hit.Eyes behind the barrel. Start at the TOP of the strike zone.
Hunt pitches. Attack mistakes. Swing to do damage.

Today’s focus: HINGE

Get your body in a strong position so your hands and bat can work with you:

Hide the belt → body back → chest over → head over home.

Get the barrel behind the ball and stay through the pitch.

This week’s homework is on the Homework page — due Sunday 9:00 PM.