the basis of my swing is the back knee starting before the front heel is down, and the hands keeping the upper body back. The key to my stance and set-up is comfort- my hands are somewhat low but completely natural- i can completely focus on seeing the ball. in the swing, i'm just staying on the ball, through it, with my head, hands, shoulders and feet. I'm focusing on picking the ball up early and getting the bat head out, but within the framework of staying all over the pitch and seeing the ball really well.

I'm also working on my demeanor in the box- going up to the plate like i expect to do damage- which i do. i walk up confidently with the barrel of the bat in my palm, and swipe the dirt with my feet, and tap the plate.

i still need to work on boxing up the pitch- although i am seeing the ball better now even though i haven't established the consistent eye patterns i'd like to.

another key is that when i'm comfortable, i can be completely ready to swing when i lock in on the ball coming out of the pitchers hand.

being over the balls of your feet is also important. also- getting up on the plate in practice and hitting the inside pitch is a good tool.