How Do You Grip A Bat For Right-Handed Hitters?
Whether you’re just starting out with T-ball or are a seasoned baseball veteran, it’s important to brush up on some baseball basics. It’s never too late for athletes to learn the fundamentals of baseball, one of which includes the proper way to grip a bat when batting right-handed. So whether you’re using an official Louisville slugger or an aluminum bat, refresh your memory with these few steps. Grasp the bat with your left hand, called the control hand, above the bat’s knob. Put your hand an inch or two above the knob. This hand helps determine the direction in which the ball should land. Your left hand is also your lead hand, so it should be held tighter on the bat than the right hand. Place your right hand, called your power hand, above the left hand. Avoid any gaps between the two hands. This hand provides the pivot point when you hit the ball with the bat. Align your middle knuckles of your right hand with the knuckles closest to your wrist on your left hand. This can give added
