Elite hitters walk in the box with 1 or 2 thoughts. Most hitters bring 8.
Grip, stance, hands, Dadโs tip, coachโs tip, donโt pull off. All real stuff. It just doesnโt belong in the box.
Hereโs how I split it up with my hitters:
In the cage: Pick 2 things. A target and a feel.
On deck and in the box: Know the count and the outs. Time up the pitcher so youโre ready to fire. Then get a pitch you can drive.
If one of the 6 sneaks back in: Step out, breathe, say your pitch to yourself again.