Fix Your Approach at the Plate - Hitting Tips with Coach Lucas Cook

The video tutorial explains the concept of having an approach at the plate in baseball, focusing on pitch selection and situational hitting. It emphasizes the importance of adjusting the strike zone based on the count and being aggressive early in the count. The tutorial also covers how to be productive in different game situations, such as when there is a runner on third base.

What is the primary goal for a hitter when stepping into the box?

• To smash the baseball

• To get a walk

• To avoid getting hit by the ball

• To confuse the pitcher

Why might a hitter choose not to swing at pitches on the corners of the strike zone?

• They are always balls

• They are typically harder to hit

• They result in home runs

• They are easier to hit

How should a hitter adjust their strike zone when they are ahead in the count?

• Keep the zone the same

• Shrink the zone

• Expand the zone

• Ignore the count

What should a hitter do if they fall behind in the count?

• Focus on hitting home runs

• Be more selective with pitches

• Expand their strike zone

• Only swing at fastballs

In a situational hitting scenario with a runner on third and one out, what should the hitter focus on?

• Striking out

• Hitting a home run

• Bunting the ball

• Scoring the runner

What is the main objective of situational hitting?

• To increase batting average

• To score runs

• To tire out the pitcher

• To hit as many foul balls as possible

When should a hitter consider being more defensive in their approach?

• When the pitcher is tired

• When the bases are empty

• When they are behind in the count

• When they are ahead in the count