into the slot early. when kids are on deck we always have them time the pitcher in what we call the attack mode. so all they are working on is heel plant. toe touch is not different on a change up or fast ball. you must be in that position when the pitcher is in the k position. one other good drill is the barry bond drill. sorry i would like to change the name! when you are in the hitting cage, make sure you move up as far as you can go and back as far as you can go, so you learn to adjust to pitch speeds. the 