- 1). Pitch several practice rounds to the player in a cage. The cage prevents the bat from injuring others when the player slings it in the air.
- 2). Ask the player to add slight tension to the grip after each slinging incident. Continue pitching to the player until the grip adjustment minimizes slinging the bat. Do not continue to tighten the grip as over-tightening will reduce bat speed, power and success at the plate.
- 3). Work with the player on following through after hitting the ball. Watch the swinging motion and make adjustments for players who throw the bat in an outward motion. The bat must follow around and finish behind the player to prevent slinging.
- 4). Instruct the player to pivot on the back foot, rotate the hips and follow through the swing until the bat touches the front shoulder. The motion creates a control without sacrificing power and a relaxed stance and grip.
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