Batting - The batter's box measures 4 feet by 3, allowing room for standing in different positions when batting. Study your needs and find the spot which best suits your style. Long armed boys should stand back farther than those with short arms, because of the difference in reach. In recent years, since free swinging from the end of the handle has become usual, major leaguers have tended to stand well in the rear of the box and back from the plate. Remember, the ball must cross some part of the plate to be a strike. Hence stand where you can stretch your bat at arms length and cover the plate. Study "Pie" Traynor, Pirate manager for correct batting style.