Hitting with a thinner bat - Day 13

While we're still on the subject of practicing our hitting.  There was one mention of practicing in the batting cages with their heavier balls, which might break your wood bat and you certainly can't use a broom stick or a whiffle ball bat in the batting cages.

Easton has produced a couple of solutions for you with this very issue in mind.  One is called a "Thunderstick". It comes in a full 34" size or a 30" junior size.  It's a hardened piece of steel with a grip that weighs about like a -3 or -4 bat.  And it's strong enough to hit cage balls or real hardballs.  With it's 1" diameter, it's a great way to keep your focus on the ball hitting the bat.  Maybe combine today's tip with yesterday's to get the benefit of both!

The other is called the "Torpedo".  It's designed to keep you focused on hitting the ball with the sweet spot of the bat.  Notice the shape of the practice bat.  The only area that you get a break is by hitting it where you should be hitting the ball with a real bat.  So by practicing with this practice bat you'll be hitting the ball with authority with your real bat.