The Foundations of Great Batting Part 1 Purposeful Footwork Great Hands Often Begin with Great Feet. Introduction Batting is often judged by the shots players play. The cover drive through extra cover. The pull shot into the stands. The perfectly timed straight drive. These are the moments that appear on scorecards and highlights. Yet great batting frequently begins before the bat even moves. It begins with the feet. Why Footwork Matters One of the greatest misconceptions in