The art of batting and base running To which is added the art of base running . 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
The art of batting and base running To which is added the art of base running . 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 your ability to bat well unlessyou are accustomed to a regular position both instanding ready to strike, and in properly holding yourbat so as to use it with the best effect. It is hardlypossible for a batsman who is accustomed to strikein what may be called bad form, to hit the ball so asto place it where he wants to, because to do thisthe bat must be swung forward with an accuracy ofaim which a bad method of holding it renders scarcely THE ART OF BATTING. 19. STANDING IN GOOD FORM. possible. The correct position for a batsman is tostand well on his right foot, having his left foot touch-ing the ground lightly, thereby making his right thepivot foot. By this means he v^ill gain a body sw^ingto give additional force to the swing of his arms inbatting. In holding the bat he should keep it poised 30 THE ART OF BATTING. SO as to have it ready for the regular forward swing,as shown In the appended cut.
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