Baseball Hitting
by Bobby Woods
August 19, 2026
Baseball Hitting refers to the act of a player trying to hit the ball with a bat when it's pitched to them. A good baseball batter combines technique, hand-eye coordination, and strategy to make solid contact and either get on base or drive in runs.
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Bobby Woods is a former Chicago Cubs player & Arizona State University Graduate
Key Aspects of #BaseballBatting
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Batting Stance – A balanced and comfortable stance is essential. Batters usually stand with feet about or more than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly soften. #Baseballbatposition various from hitter to hitter. Again balance is extremely important in the #battingstance
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Grip & Hand Position – The hands should be close together, gripping the bat not too tightly.
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Swing Mechanics
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Load – The batter shifts their weight slightly back before the swing.
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Stride – A small step forward with the front foot to generate momentum.
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Swing & Follow-through – The batter rotates their hips and shoulders, bringing the bat through the hitting zone and following through after contact.
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Eye on the Ball – Tracking the pitch from the pitcher’s hand to the plate is crucial for timing and accuracy.
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Hitting Approach – Goals: Consistent Contact, hard hit ground balls, line drives & line drives with trajectory.
Types of Hits
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Single – A hit where the batter reaches first base.
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Double – The batter reaches second base.
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Triple – The batter reaches third base.
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Home Run – The ball is hit over the outfield fence in fair territory.
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I have always felt that the ability to hit with two strikes separates good hitters from great hitters in baseball and softball. 
Bobby Woods
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