Hitting the ball consistently is one of the most challenging activities in baseball. There are many techniques that batters use to hit the ball consistently. Most hitting instructors want their hitters to choose the technique that helps them feel most comfortable and allows them to get the bat through the hitting zone the quickest. The no-stride technique allows you to shift your weight when swinging without taking a step or stride.
Wider Stance
A wider stance is essential when using the no-stride technique. You want to have your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart when you take your stance in the batter's box. As you set up and prepare to hit, you should have your weight equally distributed between your front and back leg.
Weight Transfer
As the pitcher begins his windup, you have to spring into action in the batter's box. Transfer the majority of your weight to your back leg. This is called negative movement and serves as a trigger mechanism for your swing. Once your weight is on your back leg, the only place it can go is forward as you begin your swing.
Quick Hands
The primary reason to use a no-stride plan of attack at the plate is to allow you to have a quicker and more powerful swing. In order to take full advantage of the no-stride start to your swing, you have to accelerate with your hands through the hitting zone. Drive your hands down and through the ball and then finish with your hands up high as you follow through with your swing. Finishing high will allow you to put backspin on the ball as it flies and this will give you maximum distance.
Learning the Swing
If you have not used the no-stride swing previously, take the time to learn the swing before you put it to use in a game. That means talking to hitting coaches and other players who use this batting style. Ask them why they use it and if it brings the desired results. It's not enough to know how to swing, you also have to know the reasoning behind it. It may be perfect for your batting approach, but it may not be. If you are a hitter who strikes out a lot and you want to make more contact, the no-stride approach will help you. However, if you are a high-average hitter and you want to add more power, the no-stride approach probably won't help you reach your goals.
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