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Here is a helpful drill for helping you improve your coiling as well as develop a proper stance and get into the box. For this drill, all you need is your bat and a helmet, although it can be done with a group without the use of a bat or a batting station.

The drill starts off with the player holding the bat with the proper grip and standing in the batters box in the proper batting stance. A designated pitcher will then windup and pitch an imaginary ball, with each batter working on the coil as well as the freeze upon completion of the swing.

For this drill, it is important to pay particular attention to maintain the proper grip on the bat, and to perform the maneuver in a relaxed and comfortable manner. Care must also be taken that the weight of the batter does not excessively shift throughout the course of the swing, especially with regard to transferring the weight to the outer part of the hind foot.

With regard to the grip, the batter must make sure to wrap his or her hands around the bat and avoid dropping them at the end of the swing.

It is also important for the coach to make sure that the batter has a clear line of vision throughout the entire swing. Many players tend to turn their shoulder and hip too far, which can cause the head to follow. At the completion of the swing, the coach must make sure that the player can see clearly with both eyes.

The drill can be repeated as necessary, after which time the player should step out of the box. This drill can also be augmented with additional exercise targeting specific playing situations, and can be used as the starting point for developing playing strategies.

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