Let the pitcher move first, then, as he draws his arm back, you draw the bat back and you are ready.

If a pitcher sees you fiddling with the bat, he'll stall until your arms are tired before you even get a chance to hit.

If a pitcher sees you fiddling with the bat, he'll stall until your arms are tired before you even get a chance to hit.

Be relaxed and don't wave the bat, don't clench it. Be ready to hit down with the barrel of the bat. Just swing it and let the weight drive the ball.

I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, 'Do you want me to sign it?'

What you do is let the other pitcher off the hook in a sense.