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A good hitting development program will include a balance of work on approach, mental strength, conditioning, regular game AB's against high level pitching and an organized cage program that works all of the above.

The options for tools, methods and details are widely varied and, in many ways, unique to each player.  Your son is likely well served to find a reputable hitting instructor whose teachings and personality are a good match.  He doesn't have to go to him regularly but at least check in for occasional tune-ups and mechanics checks.  Most good hitting instructors will also spend meaningful time with approach work.

An example of a cage progression is x# swings off the tee, front toss, BP pitching straight, BP off-speed, BP mixed, then finish with front toss to finish strong and confident.  Within that framework, also work hitting away, middle and pull.  If he can find a good BP arm to occasionally throw to him with live velo and off-speed (with the ability to be consistently in the zone), that is a great plus.  Lack of velo can be easily overcome by shortening the distance.  The only necessities are access to a good tee and net/cage and a feeder, human or otherwise.

Tanner Tees are great.  If you build a cage, don't make the mistake of making it too narrow and do use a good L-screen with strong netting. 

Last edited by cabbagedad
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