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Reply to "Dropping the hands"

I agree with you 100%, the proper swing plane is the plane that matches the incoming ball plane about a 3.5 degree uppercut for MLB hitters. 1-2 degrees for younger hitters. We really aren't talking about hand path, we are really talking about barrel path.  MLB hitters will make comments like. "I really lost the barrel on the that swing".  Usually meaning they let the barrel drop below the hands too far for max power and contact.  With the bat path drill the back tee top can be adjusted to the desired height so you can be reminded when the barrel is dropping too low.  Of course big league hitters figure this all out with subtle changes in ball trajectory, ball spin, etc. but for young players working out in a garage, this is a great feedback drill.

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