Posted by: Andy (flyguy3166@comcast.net) on Mon Jun 20 12:41:37 2005

I recently came across this site in search of some instructions on how to teach my 8 year old to hit the ball with greater authority. He is considered one of the best fielders in his league, but his hitting is has been a bit "soft". He has had about 6 hours of lessons from a couple of different instructors locally and I would say that the method taught would be linear. His form appears good by what I have been taught, again linear. But when he hits, and he makes contact often, the ball rarely gets out of the infield and is usually driven down. He rarely hits fly balls. Is the rotational method appropriate for a child this young and will it hurt his ability to consitently make contact with the ball? Also, if it is appropriate what is the best way to get him started?

Many thanks in advance.