Importance of Rhythm and Load Hitting Drills Arriving at hitting position too early or too late, gives players bad timing and inconsistent hitting. Because of the importance of that timing, developing a fluid, backward movement along with a balanced, well-timed stride takes continual practice. The best hitters have a sense of rhythm with an easy [...]
Baseball Hitting Videos for Staying Inside the Ball First, it is important to note the difference between staying inside the ball and inside outing the ball. A good swing has to come to the inside back of the ball in order to drive the ball consistently hard and to hit the ball in the direction [...]
Bat Speed Hitting Drills for Success The following bat speed hitting drills develop bat speed and should only be performed by an experienced coach. The dropped ball drill is more challenging than the traditional side flips that most coaches use. This drill requires bat quickness and the correct first move of driving the hands to [...]
These Coaching Drills for Bat Speed Work These three hitting drills develop bat speed, along with a compact, fundamentally sound swing. These drills are mostly self-explanatory and build hand, wrist, and forearm strength, all vital for gaining bat speed. Though not easy hitting line drives on the knee without having the legs to open the hips, [...]
Effective Hitting Drills for Baseball Without fast, powerful hands and hips through the ball, hitters will not be successful. These two hitting drills for baseball develop these essential body parts for the perfect swing and help hitters develop a desired aggressiveness to the ball. Both drills work so well that I include them in my [...]
