What does the Stay Back Tee do?
Figure 1: When using a conventional batting tee, players tend to lunge forward, on top of their front leg. Hip rotation fails to occur, and bat speed is greatly diminished.
Figure 2: Approach the Stayback Tee until your hip comes in contact with the resistor bar pad. Your weight is now 50/50 and the head is on the center axis. Load your back leg 70/30, placing your head behind the center line. Only from this position can one release the front foot and stride with very little weight transfer. The front foot moves on its own during the stride, with the head, hands, and shoulders staying back. From this position, the front foot lands soft, the heel drops, and hip rotation initiates the swing.
Figure 3: Thanks to the resistor bar, the batter's front foot moves on its own in the stride, and the head and shoulders stay back in a more centered position. The vertical rope indicates that the swing axis stays behind the center line as the batter approaches the hitting zone. Notice the head behind the center line and the batter hitting against the stiff front side. The rear heel will roll up as the bat passses through the hitting zone. Notice the front leg parallel to the resistor arm.
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Stay Back Tee Benefits
Use Anywhere
Breaks down in seconds, making it very portable. Use in the backyard, the ballpark, or anywhere you can think of.
Use on Any Surface
Designed with a safe padded frame so it can be used on any surface, indoors or outside.
An Ideal Teaching Tool
Coaches can use for one-on-one batting instruction. A training CD is also included.
Increase Bat Speed
Teach and practice the rotational method of hitting, which can double bat speed.
Adjust to Different Pitches
Learning to lead with your hips and turn into the ball will make it easier to catch up to the fastball, while staying ready for offspeed pitches.
Learn How to Switch Hit
Easily converts between a right-handed and left-handed device.
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