Quiz

Which counts are Neutral Counts? *

1-0

0-1

0-0

2-2

3-2

Which counts are Disadvantage Counts? *

0-2

2-2

3-1

1-2

3-0

Which counts are Advantage Counts? *

3-1

0-0

1-1

3-0

1-0

Which 1 of the following describes our approach in a Neutral Count? *

We are hunting a specific pitch in this count, not so much a specific location.

We are trying to shorten our swing and react to what the pitcher throws us.

We are hunting a specific pitch in this count in a red part of our zone.

Which 1 of the following describes our approach in an 0-2 count? *

Long, aggressive swing, selling out to pull a fastball for power.

Short, compact swing, trying to lay off the high pitch and fight off-speed pitches.

Similar to our 0-0 approach, we don't want to change our approach just because the count has changed.

Which of the following describes our approach in a 3-1 count? *

Sit on a specific pitch, but not a location. We are looking for a decent pitch here.

We don't want to get 2 strikes on us, swing away and try to put the ball in fair territory.

Hunt a specific pitch in our redzone. Be on time, aggressive, and looking to crush your pitch.

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