One of the biggest mistakes I made as a hitter was stepping into the batter's box without a plan. I was simply reacting to whatever the pitcher threw. Now, don't get me wrong. Reacting is part of hitting. But one thing I learned was the importance of ANTICIPATION. And here's the interesting part... You're probably already doing it without realizing it. Think about counts like 0-0, 2-0, 3-1, or 3-2. Depending on the pitcher, you might anticipate a fastball because there's a good chance one is coming. But what if you took that a step further? What if you knew not only WHAT pitch you wanted, but WHERE you wanted it? And what if that location was where you consistently hit the baseball the hardest? Now you're stepping into the box with a plan to do damage. That's what I call being selectively aggressive. And it's why I developed my 4 Core Quadrants for hitting: 1. STUDY Identify which pitches you consistently drive the hardest. Not every strike is a pitch you can hit with authority. Know your strengths. 2. STRATEGIZE Use what you know about yourself, the pitcher, and the count to anticipate the pitch you want. If you crush fastballs up in the zone, look for opportunities to attack that pitch. 3. STRIKE When you get your pitch, DON'T MISS IT. I once stepped into an at-bat hunting a fastball up in the zone. First pitch, I got exactly what I wanted. I drove it over the fence. I still had to recognize the pitch and execute my swing, but I was prepared for it. 4. SCUFFLE What happens when you don't get your pitch? You adjust. You fight. With two strikes, your priority changes from hunting your favorite pitch to protecting the zone and competing. Don't give away the at-bat. Here's something you can try today: During batting practice, pay attention to which pitch locations produce your hardest contact. Then build your approach around those strengths. Because here's what I wish I understood earlier in my career: The more you know what you're looking for, the more certain and confident you become at the plate. And when you're confident in your plan, you can stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting your ability to react. You won't always get the pitch you want. But when you do, you'll be ready. Hope this helps, Jermaine Curtis P.S. - If you enjoyed this, share it. (This tells me you wsnt more content like this)