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The proper mechanics of the Contact Position involves a
continuation of acceleration of the hands that began in the
Linear Approach. With the knob of the bat facing the
pitcher, the batter must use his/her hands, arms, shoulders,
and hips to propel the barrel of the bat forward to contact
with the ball. The arms should be almost extended, hips and
shoulders fully square to the ball, and the bat at greatest
acceleration.

BattingTips.com recommends Kraig Kupiec's book titled
Hitting Made Simple: A Guide for Parents and Coaches for
more information on the proper Contact Position.

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The Contact Position is the correct movement of the hands, arms, shoulders, and hips
culminating in the maximum acceleration of the bat at contact with the ball. A batter who is
able to master the correct mechanics of the Linear Approach will more easily and more
frequently achieve the proper Contact Position. There is an unfortunate misconception
among many youth coaches regarding a critical part of a hitter's approach during contact.
This can be seen first hand when young players are asked to hit baseballs on a batting
tee placed on top of the plate. It should be the goal of all young hitters to make contact
with the ball 1-2 inches in front of the plate. (Keep in mind that we are not referring to
pitches on the inside or outside corners.) This frequent incorrect tee placement teaches
and reinforces an incorrect approach to hitting which will cause frustration and ultimately
failure.

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