Creates rhythm and tempo
Learn to stay in the in-step of both feet
Creates proper body alignment and a still head
To get the hitter lower half to fire in sync
No transfer of weight during the drill
Back foot does not pivot
Back knee and hip have not turned to face the pitcher
Both upper and lower body moves
Upper body does not move and the lower half begins with a toe touch and then heel drop
Interchanges weight between front and back legs
Front heel strikes the ground with a stiff front leg
Back foot pivots, back knee and hip turn to face the pitcher
Weight transfers and the player maintains balance from beginning to end of the swing