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0:02 how to teach your kid to swing a bat even if you suck at sports have your kid hold the bat near the base with their dominant hand on top and the front of their fists aligned in a row they can be standing facing the plate with their dominant foot behind them and their feet shoulder-width apart make sure their body is square and their knees are slightly bent have your kid hold the bat over their back shoulder not touching it
0:31 they should hold it up at a 45 degree angle from the ground with their elbows out the swing starts by taking a small step with the front foot it's only a few inches but it helps to build power this is followed by a quick pivot of the hips and then the shoulders meaning the swing starts from the ground up think of it like a spring uncoiling make sure they follow through until the bat has passed over their opposite
0:57 shoulder this will drive a ball home [Music] you
Summary
- Have your child grip the bat near the base with their dominant hand on top.
- Ensure their fists are aligned and they stand facing the plate with their dominant foot back.
- Feet should be shoulder-width apart, body square, and knees slightly bent.
- Position the bat over the back shoulder at a 45-degree angle, elbows out.
- Initiate the swing with a small step forward, followed by a pivot of the hips and shoulders.
- Emphasize that the swing starts from the ground up, like a spring uncoiling.
- Encourage a full follow-through until the bat passes over the opposite shoulder.