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Question: I’m a leadoff in Babe Ruth and
on my school team. I tend to be a pretty patient hitter but and I’m
comfortable hitting behind in a count. However, when umps have a big zone, I
tend to chase outside pitches. Should I be more aggressive early in the
count when an ump has a wide zone?
Answer: Not only do pitchers have to adjust to an umpire's
strike zone but hitters must as well. All hitters should expand their
strike zone slightly with two strikes. We do not recommend changing your
approach early in the count. Many players put more pressure on themselves
as they fall behind in the count; to reduce tension take deep belly breathes
to reduce anxiety. Also, when taking BP practice fouling tough pitches that
are just out of the strike zone off. Fouling tough pitches off frustrates
the pitcher and makes them more prone to make a mistake for you to hit even
though they are ahead in the count.
Answers provided by
Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Centers Staff
Ray Lauenstein is the author of
College Bound
The Official Guide to Playing College Baseball and
The Making of a Student
Athlete. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology and gives
seminars on Mental Skills Training and the Recruiting Process. If you
would like him to speak to your team, booster club or other group please
contact him via the online form or call
1-617-835-1836.
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