Batter is given a half bat (catch bat) to use for FF drives Coach underarms ball from half pitch Batter steps forward onto front foot to drive ball - off or on side Repeat as many as required
Use half bat to emphasize weight into the ball and bending front knee Used for batters who stand a bit too tall It creates a situation where the batter has to transfer weight and bend into the ball because the bat is smaller
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