1. Cut the Corners
Cut the outer two or three inches off either side of the plate. Hunt over the heart of the plate. Think about driving the ball gap to gap.
2. Middle-away
Cut the inner third off the plate. Hunt middle-away. Use the center of the field (or pull side gap) to opposite field as your approach.
3. Middle-in
Cut the outer third off the plate. Hunt middle-in. Use the center of the field (or opposite field gap) to pull side as your approach.
4. Half Plate
Cut the plate in half. Think about driving the ball to either the pull side or the other way. (*If you find yourself yanking inside pitches, or getting underneath outside pitches then you are trying to over manipulate. Adjust your approach and trust your swing. Remember, you can attack either of these zones by thinking line-drive-up-the-middle.)
The best hitters can cut the plate in half and only hunt inside or outside pitches. They can do this because when they get the pitch they are looking for they rarely miss it. As your eye for the zone develops and your ability to create quality contact improves, the more you can consolidate your strike zone.

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