Paul Waner, hard hitting outfielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has the trick of falling away from the plate as he swings, giving him a flying start towards first base. Left handed hitters, like the Waners, are supposed to have a four foot extra advantage in going down the first base line, being nearer to the bag by the nature of their left handed stance and swinging into their stride. Boys naturally right handed, can learn to bat from the left side with a little practice. Turn around hitting, that is batting from either side of the plate, according to whether the pitching is right or left handed, is not recommended.