| Charlie Lau's Hitting Laws |
| Number |
Law |
| 1 |
Use a balanced and workable stance. |
| 2 |
Use a proper grip. |
| 3 |
Get your weight back before striding. |
| 4 |
Start your bat in the launch position. |
| 5 |
Stride with your front toe closed. |
| 6 |
Maintain flat hands through the swing. |
| 7 |
Keep your head still and eyes down. |
| 8 |
Use a fluid, tension free swing. |
| 9 |
You must have lead-arm extension and a good finish. |
| 10 |
Employ solid practice habits. |
| Charlie Lau's Most Common Swing Flaws |
| Number |
Flaw |
| 1 |
Bad stance, unorthodox launch position. |
| 2 |
Starting too late. |
| 3 |
Staying on the back side too long. |
| 4 |
Trying to muscle the ball. |
| 5 |
Top-hand rollover. |