How to set up the tee for a pitch down the middle, inside & outside. I am using my Tanner Tees Pro. You can have the best swing in the world but if your timing is off, it does you no good. I see far too many kids setting up incorrectly when doing tee work. Pay attention to your contact point! For a pitch down the middle, you’ll want to make contact with the ball about even with your front foot in order to stay connected and hit for maximum power. Inside will be right outside of front foot and ou