Step 5: Follow Through

The follow through is from the point of contact to the completion of the swing.  You cannot make contact with the ball then drop your bat and run.  You must follow through by bringing your arms and bat through the ball.  Naturally, after snapping your wrists during the swing, they will roll over helping to bring the bat across the body and shoulders.  Also, the back foot (closer to the catcher), should "squash the bug."  This means that your back foot should pivot towards the pitcher.  It is important not to pivot and finish on your toes because that will lift your entire body, throwing you off-balance.

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