What should your stance be when waiting for the pitch at the plate?

• A. Dominant leg closest to the pitcher
• B. Stand facing the plate, head turned towards the pitcher, with your non-dominant leg closest to the pitcher
• C. Stand facing the pitcher head-on, with both legs even with the plate
• D. Bat over the plate

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to have a balanced, ready-to-hit stance that lets you see and react to the pitch. Standing facing the plate with the head turned toward the pitcher keeps your eyes on the ball from release, so you can track its trajectory. Positioning the non-dominant leg closest to the pitcher creates a stable base and helps you load your weight into that front side as you prepare to swing. This setup supports a strong, efficient transfer of energy from hips through the swing and helps you react to different speeds and pitches without losing balance or misaligning your swing path. Other stances—like having the dominant leg closer to the pitcher, standing square with both feet even, or bat over the plate—tend to throw off balance, tracking, or timing, making it harder to hit effectively.