Q&A for How to Hit a Home Run

Yes, but it's definitely possible! If you want to hit a home run, you'll need to have a more exaggerated load, or momentum, than if you were just trying to hit the ball to get on base. That way, you'll have a more explosive swing so you'll be able to apply more force to the ball.

Any batter, left or right handed, can swing at an outside pitch and hit the ball to the opposite field. You're just as likely to get a hit to the opposite field as you are to your power field. The ball just may not go as far.

If it is a good pitcher, look and see where the ball releases. Wait until you get a strike to see the speed of the ball and where you need to hit it. Don't be afraid to swing your bat as hard as you can and follow through.

Only try to hit home runs when the outfielders are playing in on you, that way if you hit it deep but not far enough they won't be able to run it down and you'll still get on base.

If you swing down, you're less likely to hit an over-the-fence home run. Some hitters swing up if they're trying to hit a home run but this could increase the risk of a pop up.

Practice with a friend. Friends will be encouraging and make it more fun.

Ask your coach if you can try catching. When you return to your normal position or the batter's box, you'll be less scared.

Yes, the faster you swing, the harder you will hit the ball if you connect. So if you want the ball to go far, you have to swing the bat fast.

Take a longer stride with your front leg.

Hit the ball over the fence. This will allow you to run as slow as you want around the bases with no threat of getting out.

You should hit off of a tee and ask your coaches to give you extra batting practice pitches. If a bat is too heavy, choke up on the bat, or try using another bat. Also, if you can time up the pitcher, it can help.

Try to hit it to where there aren't many fielders, so it takes longer for the them to retrieve the ball. if you want to get around the bases, you'll have to move fast though.

Stride means step, so make a bigger step if you are swinging down at the ball.

Find a pitch that is in your range, so somewhere in between your chest and knees that is still inside the batter's box. Mainly, it should feel more comfortable for you to swing at.