Swing training apparatus and method

A swing training apparatus for placement on a ground surface comprising:

• a first platform having a top side with a front half and a rear half, said top side facing upward when the first platform is placed on the ground surface;
• a first surface at least partially defining the front half of the top side, said first surface being elevated from the ground surface;
• an indentation in the top side of the first platform;
• wherein the first platform is mounted on a plurality of legs, the plurality of legs comprising a front leg connected to the first platform, a rear leg connected to the first platform, and a longitudinal leg connected to the front leg and to the rear leg, each of said connections being formed through a tongue inserted into a groove;
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• a second platform pivotably mounted to the first platform within the indentation.

A swing training apparatus for a hitter having a foot appendage comprising:

• a first platform with a top side having a front half and a rear half, said top side facing upward when the first platform is placed on the ground surface;
• a first surface at least partially defining the front half of the top side, said first surface being elevated to a height;
• a second platform pivotably mounted to the first platform, said second platform having a second surface that faces upward when the first platform is placed on the ground surface, said second surface being elevated to a height greater than the height of the first surface;
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• wherein the first platform has a maximum width less than 12 inches.