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How can I hit a home run?

Isaac Hess
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Isaac Hess is a Baseball Coach, Instructor, and the Founder of MADE Baseball Development and Champion Mindset Training Program, a baseball training program based in Los Angeles, California. Isaac has over 14 years of experience coaching baseball and specializes in private lessons and tournaments. He has played baseball for both professional and collegiate leagues including Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Isaac was ranked as one of Baseball America's top 10 prospects for 2007 and 2008. He earned a BS in Regional Development from the University of Arizona in 2007.

Isaac Hess

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If you're specifically trying to hit a home run, you need a slightly exaggerate load when you lift your front foot, lean back a little, and plant your foot. Focus on swinging flat through the ball and driving it all the way through your swing. If you just try to hit the bottom half of the ball, you're going to pop up a lot of the time.

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At what age should a person start to be able to hit home runs?

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There's no set age. The field size changes as you move up through the leagues, so it's possible to hit a home run at almost any age. Also, If you're a fast runner, you may be able to hit an "inside-the-park" home run even if you can't hit the ball over the outfield fence.

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How can I improve contact with the ball?

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Keep your eyes on the ball all the way from the pitcher's hand to the bat.

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How do I become consistent with my hitting?

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To become consistent, you have practice hitting a lot, and focus intensely. You have to have a plan and stick to it.

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What is a power hitter?

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A "power hitter" is a hitter that hits a lot of home runs, since they have a lot of power. Examples of power hitters include David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, and Albert Pujols.

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How to run the bases?

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To run the bases fast (as when trying to stretch a single into an extra-base hit), as you approach a base, swing wide to your right, and cross the base at roughly a 45° angle. Be sure to touch the nearest corner of the bag with your shoe before moving toward the next base. See the wikiHow article, "How to Perform a Baseball Slide ."

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Do you swing level or how do you describe your swing?

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You could actually torque your waist, then open your ankle straight so your kinetic energy travels to the ball.

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What do I do if I'm always on top of the ball?

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If you are always on top of the ball, you might want to consider taking a step or two back in the box. That way, the ball can take a little extra time to move lower in the zone.

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