Have someone throw tennis balls at you while you are in your batting stance. This is so you can get used to seeing and reacting to a pitch coming at you.
Step into the batter's box expecting to hit the ball. Don't think about being hit, think about getting a hit.
If the pitch is coming at your body, the best way to avoid getting injured is to follow this method: Turn your back and head away from the pitcher and face the backstop.Not Be Scared of Being Hit by a Pitch in Baseball Step 3Bullet1.jpg Look up and pinch your shoulder blades together, so your neck is protected by your helmet and your spine is less vulnerable. Rotate your front leg and press your knee against the ground so you end up down on one knee.Not Be Scared of Being Hit by a Pitch in Baseball Step 3Bullet3.jpg Touch the end of your bat the ground to avoid getting a foul ball.Not Be Scared of Being Hit by a Pitch in Baseball Step 3Bullet4.jpg
Try to take the ball in slowly by almost sliding farther back toward the catcher and the take the hit softly so it won't hurt as much or leave a bruise. You will end up on one knee facing the backstop with your head and bat down. This will reduce the possibility of being hit and ensure that if you are, you will be hit in the back, the butt, or the bottom of the spikes.
If you don't have enough time to get out of the way, simply turn your back to the pitcher and let the ball hit you in the back or the butt. It won't hurt that much because you have less nerve endings in your back and your butt is a soft target.
View being hit in a positive light. You will be getting on base and helping your team as well as improving your on-base percentage.
Remember that remaining stoic after being hit makes you look tough and, if anything, will scare the other team.
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