Lau's Laws on Hitting

After working as a highly respected Minor League hitting instructor, Charley Lau Jr. began his quest to resolve the myths and misunderstandings on how to hit a baseball in the most effective way possible.

Lau's reputation and expertise started nearly thirty years ago (see George Brett quotation above) and grew rapidly when Seattle Mariners shortstop Alex Rodriguez, who hit .232 in 1995, used Lau's system to hit .358 and win the American League batting title during the 1996 season. Since then, Lau has worked with several high profile players including Tony Gwynn, Dante Bichette, and many more.

Lau's book not only includes the secret ingredients to building the most dynamic swing possible but he shows, step-by-step, how to teach yourself or your students.

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"What did the Lau System mean to me? After some experimentation and refinement, we came up with a stance and hitting approach for me that worked. And little did I realize at the time what it was going to do and how it was going to change my life. I've never looked back." - George Brett

Lau's Laws on Hitting

by Charley Lau, Jr.

No. 1 Use a balanced and workable stance.
No. 2 Use a proper grip.
No. 3 Get your weight back before striding.
No. 4 Start your bat in the launch position.
No. 5 Stride with your front toe closed.
No. 6 Maintain flat hands through the swing.
No. 7 Keep your head still and eyes down.
No. 8 Use a fluid, tension free swing.
No. 9 You must have lead-arm extension and a good finish.
No. 10 Employ solid practice habits.
Lau's Laws on Hitting by Charley Lau, Jr.

The Five Most Common Flaws In The Swing

by Charley Lau, Jr.

Flaw No. 1 Bad stance, unorthodox launch position.
Flaw No. 2 Starting too late.
Flaw No. 3 Staying on the back side too long.
Flaw No. 4 Trying to muscle the ball.
Flaw No. 5 Top-hand rollover.
The Five Most Common Flaws In The Swing by Charley Lau, Jr.
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EVERY hitter, regardless of the skill level or age, should consider purchasing Lau's Laws on Hitting as it includes detailed information about each item listed above, tips on building your swing, secrets to hitting a home run, and much more.

Did you know that the author also runs a hitting school? More information about the school, including dates, costs, and detailed information can be found on Charley Lau's website.

Hal McRae said of the system, "What this system taught me was how to think as a hitter. And that I think may be the most important part of hitting: knowing where the hits are, to right-center or left-center. It completely changed my approach to hitting."