Batting Tips - Be Relaxed. Walker is an example of a batter who stands easily and perfectly-relaxed at the plate. To get results against curve pitching and change of pace, batters must have complete freedom of movement. The waist and wrists are the pivotal points of the batting swing, and any tendency to tighten or freeze movements at these points spoils rhythm and timing. Nervous batters are usually rigid and stiff. If you feel uneasy at the plate, step out of the batter's box, as is your right, until the nervousness has disappeared.