During a lesson on hitting a ball placed on a tee, a third-grade student is swinging the bat down on the ball from above rather than swinging parallel to the ground. Which of the following is most appropriate for the teacher to use first to help the student improve batting form?

A. Physically guiding the swing to give the student the experience of proper technique
B. Having the student watch other students perform the skill correctly and pointing out the other students' strengths
C. Reminding the student to swing the bat in a plane that is parallel to the ground rather than in a vertical arc
D. Using the bat to strike the ball from above, then from the side, and asking the student to watch where the ball goes each time


Answer: A. Physically guiding the swing to give the student the experience of proper technique

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