It seems the team has no batting philosophy. A team of young free swingers are bound to get into trouble.
But there was time when a batting coach could instill a real, fundamental change in a team's approach to hitting. The White Sox hired Charley Lau as batting coach and he changed the batting style of the the entire team, including Frank Thomas. Lau set down a series of hitting rules that basically keyed off proper weight distribution and a level swing path:
| Law | Lau's Laws on Hitting |
| No. 1 |
Use a balanced and workable stance.
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| No. 2 |
Use a proper grip.
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| No. 3 |
Get your weight back before striding.
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| No. 4 |
Start your bat in the launch position.
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| No. 5 |
Stride with your front toe closed.
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| No. 6 |
Maintain flat hands through the swing.
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| No. 7 |
Keep your head still and eyes down.
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| No. 8 |
Use a fluid, tension free swing.
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| No. 9 |
You must have lead-arm extension and a good finish.
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| No. 10 |
Employ solid practice habits.
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