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Developing Hitters: Mastering Youth Hitting: Essential Techniques for Coaches and Players
Mastering Youth Essential Techniques for Coaches and Players"My players can't make contact. What am I doing wrong?"
If you're coaching youth baseball and watching strikeout after strikeout, you're not alone. Hitting is the hardest skill to teach in youth baseball—and the one that frustrates coaches, discourages players, and worries parents the most.
The good news? Hitting can be taught. You just need the right approach.
What You'll Hitting Mechanics Simplified
Proper stance, grip, and setup for different age groups (tball through 12U)
The swing sequence broken down into teachable steps kids actually understand
Load, stride, and contact point—explained simply for young hitters
Common mechanical flaws and how to fix them quickly
Drills That Develop Hitters
Progression drills from tee work to live pitching
Station-based hitting practice that maximizes reps for every player
Soft toss, front toss, and batting practice variations that build confidence
Fun, competitive drills that keep kids engaged while developing real skills
Solving Common Hitting Problems
The player who's afraid of the ball—building confidence safely
The kid who can't make contact—diagnosis and fixes
The hitter with no power—generating bat speed appropriately
Overswinging, stepping out, dropping hands—quick corrections that work
Mental Approach for Young Hitters
Building confidence after strikeouts and slumps
Developing a hitter's mindset from the first pitch
Plate discipline and pitch selection for youth players
Handling pressure situations and big at-bats
Practice Planning for Hitting Success
Structuring hitting-focused practices efficiently
Balancing individual instruction with team batting practice
Age-appropriate what's realistic at each level
Preparing hitters for game situations, not just batting practice
Why This Guide Delivers by a coach with nearly 40 years of baseball coaching experience at youth, high school, and college levels, this book translates advanced hitting knowledge into simple, actionable techniques for youth coaches and players.
I've developed hundreds of hitters from their first tee-ball swing to high school varsity. This guide shares the progression, drills, and coaching cues that actually work with young players—not complex analytics or professional techniques that don't translate to 8-year-olds.
Perfect ✓ Youth baseball coaches struggling to develop hitters✓ Parents helping their child improve at the plate✓ Hitting coordinators and assistant coaches✓ Players (ages 8-14) who want to understand hitting fundamentals✓ Anyone frustrated w
If you're coaching youth baseball and watching strikeout after strikeout, you're not alone. Hitting is the hardest skill to teach in youth baseball—and the one that frustrates coaches, discourages players, and worries parents the most.
The good news? Hitting can be taught. You just need the right approach.
What You'll Hitting Mechanics Simplified
Proper stance, grip, and setup for different age groups (tball through 12U)
The swing sequence broken down into teachable steps kids actually understand
Load, stride, and contact point—explained simply for young hitters
Common mechanical flaws and how to fix them quickly
Drills That Develop Hitters
Progression drills from tee work to live pitching
Station-based hitting practice that maximizes reps for every player
Soft toss, front toss, and batting practice variations that build confidence
Fun, competitive drills that keep kids engaged while developing real skills
Solving Common Hitting Problems
The player who's afraid of the ball—building confidence safely
The kid who can't make contact—diagnosis and fixes
The hitter with no power—generating bat speed appropriately
Overswinging, stepping out, dropping hands—quick corrections that work
Mental Approach for Young Hitters
Building confidence after strikeouts and slumps
Developing a hitter's mindset from the first pitch
Plate discipline and pitch selection for youth players
Handling pressure situations and big at-bats
Practice Planning for Hitting Success
Structuring hitting-focused practices efficiently
Balancing individual instruction with team batting practice
Age-appropriate what's realistic at each level
Preparing hitters for game situations, not just batting practice
Why This Guide Delivers by a coach with nearly 40 years of baseball coaching experience at youth, high school, and college levels, this book translates advanced hitting knowledge into simple, actionable techniques for youth coaches and players.
I've developed hundreds of hitters from their first tee-ball swing to high school varsity. This guide shares the progression, drills, and coaching cues that actually work with young players—not complex analytics or professional techniques that don't translate to 8-year-olds.
Perfect ✓ Youth baseball coaches struggling to develop hitters✓ Parents helping their child improve at the plate✓ Hitting coordinators and assistant coaches✓ Players (ages 8-14) who want to understand hitting fundamentals✓ Anyone frustrated w
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2025
About the author
Bobby Morris
20 booksI started writing speculative fiction casually in 2004, and after leaving university in 2011 I focused exclusively on writing. I published my first (and best) two novels in 2012, then two more in 2013 and 2014. After that, I stopped writing until further notice. NB, the man from Las Vegas is a different Bobby Morris.
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