Hitting to the Opposite Field

[951230]

I was wondering how you intentionally hit the ball to the opposite field. I'm not a dead pull hitter. I get a good amount of opposite field hits, but i was working on placement hitting and it seems if i try to go opposite fields, I don't.

[Chris O'Leary]

I was wondering how you intentionally hit the ball to the opposite field. I'm not a dead pull hitter. I get a good amount of opposite field hits, but i was working on placement hitting and it seems if i try to go opposite fields, I don't.

Look for a pitch outside.

[Jake Patterson]

Look for a pitch outside.

Or... get in the box, swing letting the bat go so that you throw it to right field (Assuming your RH). Another way is to put a losely fitting golf club cover on the end of the bat and do the same. This will give you a feel for swing you need. Done well you can push any pitch oppo.

BTW make sure you are alone when throwing the bat and use an old bat.

[Tanner]

Wait for an outside pitch and hit it when it gets to the back part of the plate. Dont hit it oppo if its an inside pitch because you will end up getting jammed

[bbfreak8]

Wait for an outside pitch and hit it when it gets to the back part of the plate.

Agree...depending where you stand in the box. Best way is to hit it off your back leg.

Dont hit it oppo if its an inside pitch because you will end up getting jammed.

Obviously not everybody can do what Derek Jeter does but he is a GREAT example of someone who can hit an inside pitch the other way. It just shows that it can be done. Just work on staying inside the ball everytime you swing whether the pitch is in or out and in time you will find yourself being able to hit a middle-in or inside pitch the other way. However, middle-in is definitely much more easy to go the other way with than something on the black. In fact, I wouldn't even swing at something on the black unless you have two strikes!

As far as actually "placing" the ball wherever you want it, that just comes with good timing, trusting your hands, knowing your swing, pitch location, and OF COURSE lots of practice!

[TG Coach]

Obviously not everybody can do what Derek Jeter does but he is a GREAT example of someone who can hit an inside pitch the other way.

A good opposite field hitter lets the ball get further in on them so they can hit the inside of the pitch instead of hitting behind the ball. This allows a hitter to inside out the inside pitch.

[bbfreak8]

A good opposite field hitter lets the ball get further in on them so they can hit the inside of the pitch instead of hitting behind the ball. This allows a hitter to inside out the inside pitch.

Were you agreeing with me or disagreeing? I couldn't tell cause it sounded like you said basically the same thing I did......?

[J-MAC]

You can't wiat for an inside pitch if it's a hit and run.

[bbfreak8]

I don't think you would WANT an inside pitch for a hit and run...

I want something over the plate so I can place it wherever I want!...but of course I don't get that pitch very often ;)

[TG Coach]

I don't think you would WANT an inside pitch for a hit and run...

I want something over the plate so I can place it wherever I want!...but of course I don't get that pitch very often ;)

You don't get to choose your pitch on a hit and run. Your coach gives you the sign. You have a responsibility to swing. If a pitcher thinks you're going to hit and run he's going to come inside.

[bbfreak8]

No. Actually I usually just ask the pitcher to throw the ball where I want it. Takes the guesswork out of it. :laugh

[bbfreak8]

You don't get to choose your pitch on a hit and run. Your coach gives you the sign. You have a responsibility to swing. If a pitcher thinks you're going to hit and run he's going to come inside.

Come on now. You're a smart guy, I've read some of your posts before. You know that that's not what I was trying to say.........

[XV84]

Agree...depending where you stand in the box. Best way is to hit it off your back leg.



Obviously not everybody can do what Derek Jeter does but he is a GREAT example of someone who can hit an inside pitch the other way. It just shows that it can be done. Just work on staying inside the ball everytime you swing whether the pitch is in or out and in time you will find yourself being able to hit a middle-in or inside pitch the other way. However, middle-in is definitely much more easy to go the other way with than something on the black. In fact, I wouldn't even swing at something on the black unless you have two strikes!

As far as actually "placing" the ball wherever you want it, that just comes with good timing, trusting your hands, knowing your swing, pitch location, and OF COURSE lots of practice!

Just wanted to add a visual of Jeter. You basically have to get "linear" with the hands and maintain the box.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/xvue84/jeterbox1.jpg

[bbfreak8]

I can almost guarantee that that ball went to right field.....and that pitch is IN!

That is staying inside the ball at its finest!

Nice post!

[Jim W.]

Looks like Jeter doing the fence drill. :shhh: