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Two-strike approach

Hitting

MediumAbout 15 minHitters + thrower

With two strikes, protect the plate. Widen the stance, choke up and put the ball in play.

Set up

Steps

1. Widen your stance and choke up an inch
2. Shorter stride
3. Fight off anything close to the zone
4. Play out the count

Coaching points

• Make contact with anything that might be a strike
• Look for the ball middle-away
• A foul ball counts as a small win

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