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From the 2015 archive
This is historical coaching writing originally published under Krush Athletics. The wording reflects its original period. For current guidance, use AHD lessons and SwingChecker.
BASE
Once the hitter has started the swing motion they need to establish a good base and get into a loaded position before the “launch” (the actual forward movement of the swing) takes place. A good base is having your feet about a bats length apart, knees slightly bent and upper body slightly tilted towards home plate.
FAULT: Most young hitters have too narrow of a base (distance between feet after stride).
WHY: Common teaching terminology or suggestion is to have the hitters feet slightly wider than shoulder width. This seems to be a natural position for young hitters.
HOW TO FIX/KEY POINTS
· After stride, feet should be approximately a bats length apart. · Knees should be slightly bent.
· Dynamic balance – balance throughout the swing.
Quick answers
How far apart should a hitter’s feet be?
About a bat’s length after the stride, with the knees slightly bent and the upper body tilted slightly toward the plate.
Why are young hitters’ stances too narrow?
They’re often taught to stand slightly wider than shoulder width, which leaves too narrow a base to stay balanced through the swing.
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