Today’s Adaptive Play of the Day from the Ripken Playbook created in partnership with the League of Dreams will help you improve one of the most important skills in the sport of baseball: hitting. Grab a partner to help you practice your hitting skills in today’s fun fitness activity!
Equipment
BatÂ
Baseball
A partner
If no baseball or softball is available, check out our DIY ball ideas here!
How to Hit a Ball
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Step 1: Stand with feet shoulder width apart.Â
Step 2: Place both hands on the grip of the bat.
Step 3: Bend your knees .
Step 4: Place the bat by your shoulder.Â
Step 5: Keep your eye on the ball.Â
Step 6: Swing the bat.
Adaptions for Hitting
Use soft toss: a slow pitched ball from a close distanceÂ
Use a tee with various size ballsÂ
Things to RememberÂ
If your don’t hit the ball on your first swing, keep trying! It takes practice to learn a new skill
Stay positiveÂ
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