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Batting left handed if you're naturally right handed and 13?
Look, I'm 13 years old. I'm naturally right handed but I want to bat left handed because I'll have an advantage. I have a very good left handed swing, I've been practicing for a while now. I haven't really told my dad about this yet, but the little he's seen he thinks it stupid and thinks I should just bat righty. I'm willing to put hard work into this and I know I can master the left handed swing..what should I tell my dad and baseball coach?
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- dawgdaysLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
It will be a small advantage to switch-hit, as long as your opposite-handed hitting is at least decent.
I suggest you talk to your coach. He may be supportive, or maybe not.
But also expect to do the early work on your own - tee, cage, friend throwing - before you do it at regular practice.
- Anonymous9 years ago
I'm left handed and like most of us, had to master things in a right handed world. Left handed scissors? Forget it; I can't use them. Same with can openers and even screwdrivers (no joke--most screws are right handed). I do very well with right handed stick shift. And right handed can openers. If you're motivated, you can do it. If it gives you an edge, go for it. In swordplay (fencing) being left handed gives you an edge. I shoot pistol with my left hand but can't shoot a rifle left handed. Tell them it helps develop the other side of your brain, which is true.
