Batter hitting tool

Abstract

A hitting tool used for baseball or softball is provided. The hitting tool may include a stopping plate affixed to a support bracket. The stopping plate may be substantially perpendicular relative to the support bracket. The present invention may keep the front foot in a locked position, and thereby prevents the front foot from pivoting to an open stance.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of batter training comprising:
 providing a hitting tool comprising
 a support bracket comprising a first side and a second side forming a foot opening in between; 
 a stopping plate fixed to the first side and the second side of the support bracket, wherein the stopping plate is substantially perpendicular relative to the support bracket; 
   placing the support bracket on a surface;   securing the support bracket to the surface by at least one stake;   placing a foot within the foot opening; and   hitting a baseball or softball using a baseball bat, and thereby preventing the foot from pivoting beyond the stopping plate.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the support bracket further comprises a back portion that connects the first side to the second side. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the support bracket comprises a plurality of holes, wherein the step of securing the support bracket to the surface comprises: driving a stake into each of the plurality of holes and into the surface.