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Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has gone from unwanted to unstoppable -- and the secret to baseball's most enigmatic star is all there in his swing. [Read Full Story]
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Youth Page
Children have a special place in Manny's heart, perhaps because he understands how vulnerable they are.
This site is for my fans, but more than that it's for children to come and see what can be achieved through hard work... Life is not easy for teenagers, specially for those of you who live in big cities, in dangerous neighborhoods. There are so many distractions and negativity that it's incredible some of us make it. But I want you to know that if you put your hearts into something positive and don't give up, you will become people who can help your families and society. This is what I'm saying in the intro to this web site: If what you want is to become a lawyer, a doctor, a nurse, a teacher or an engineer put your heart into it, believe in yourself and you will make it................... Manny Ramirez |
Manny's Hitting Tips
 Hit it on the ground, in the air or anywhere, but hit the ball as hard as you can. This, in my opinion, is the first thing a young hitter should learn; a hard hit ball is a tough out, even if it's hit to a fielder. So now you ask, How do I learn to hit the ball as hard as I can?
To hit the ball as hard as you can, you must make solid contact. And to make solid contact you must LEARN TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL; never guess where the ball will end up. Some times it's even good not to swing so you can stare at the ball as it passes you. A good way to practice this is to look the ball into your glove when catching ground balls with a friend; this can help improve your catching skills too.
At the same time that you practice keeping your eyes on the ball, it's important to LEARN TO FEEL CONFORTABLE AT THE PLATE. If you don't relax, you can't focus on the ball or make a smooth swing. The batting stance you choose can help, so try a couple of different stances until you find one that makes you feel comfortable, while allowing you a clear view to the pitcher's hand and the ball. Your batting stance should transmit your power to the bat quickly and smoothly; keep this in mind when selecting a batting stance that works for you.
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