The art of batting and base running To which is added the art of base running . FACING FOR RIGHT FIELD. medium paced he would do better to fnce the pitcheror short-stop. The dotted lines show not only the position of thebat when the swing is made, but also the direction ofthe forward swing, and of the ball as it leaves thebat. THE ART OF BATTING. 17 High balls are the best to hit at when facing forright field when the pitching is swift; a slight strokefrom the bat will frequently send it safe out of reachof the in-fielders, and yet not far enough out for theright fielder to catch. A close stud
The art of batting and base running To which is added the art of base running . FACING FOR RIGHT FIELD. medium paced he would do better to fnce the pitcheror short-stop. The dotted lines show not only the position of thebat when the swing is made, but also the direction ofthe forward swing, and of the ball as it leaves thebat. THE ART OF BATTING. 17 High balls are the best to hit at when facing forright field when the pitching is swift; a slight strokefrom the bat will frequently send it safe out of reachof the in-fielders, and yet not far enough out for theright fielder to catch. A close study of the various forces governing theswing of the bat in meeting the ball, and of the rulesapplicable to facing for position, will fully preparethe batsman for taking his stand at the bat ready foractive l8 THE ART OF BATTING. THE POSITION IN BATTING. The position taken by the batsman when he takeshis stand at the bat, has a great deal to do with hissuccess or failure in hitting. When once a batsmangets into a bad habit, either in his manner of holdingthe bat, or in the way he stands, it is difficult to getout of it, and it always interferes with his success asan effective batsman. Many players are accustomedto hold their bats directly in front of them, and pointedtoward the pitcher. This necessitates the withdrawalof the bat previous to swinging it forward to meet theball, thereby making two movements of the batinstead of one, and, of course, marring the aim instriking. This bad position is illustrated in the cuton preceding page. The appended cut shows a correct position in stand-ing ready for an effective hit. It is that of the lateGen. Thos. S. Dakin, the old pitcher of the PutnamClub of Brooklyn of i860. Confidence is everything in batting, and you cannever feel confidence in you
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