Abstract: Baseball swing training apparatus having elongate base member and forward stop member, step member and connecting member extending laterally therefrom. Pivot stop member extends rearward from connecting member. Baseball swing training apparatus having elongate base member with forward member and rear member slidably engaged thereto. A forward stop member and a step member extend laterally from the forward member. A connecting member extends laterally from the elongate base member. A pivot stop member extends rearward from the connecting member. Means such as pins, holes, latches and the like secure the forward member in longitudinal position and the connecting member in transverse position. A method of teaching a batter to swing a bat including providing an apparatus having elongate base member and forward stop member, step member and connecting member extending laterally therefrom is also disclosed.