Situational Hitting & Baserunning Strategies – Jim Gantt

Short Summary

1. The coach explains a hitting drill focused on zone recognition and placement.
2. Hitters receive a batting practice pitch and must call out the zone they believe the pitch was in.
3. Specific zones referenced include Zone 2 (down and in), Zone 4 (up and in), Zone 1 (down and away), and Zone 3 (up and away).
4. Each zone corresponds to a specific gap where the ball should ideally be hit.
5. The coach uses cones as visual references for the target areas.
6. Zone 2 targets the gap between the pitcher and shortstop.
7. Zone 4 aims for left-center field.
8. Zone 1 targets the gap between the second baseman and the pitcher’s mound.
9. Zone 3 focuses on right-center field.
10. Hitters are encouraged to make contact in designated zones and maintain control of the bat for effective situational hitting in games.