Reply to "Hitting Fast Pitching"

Steve A.1,000+ posts

cabbagedad posted:
Totally agree with Steve A... we have a phrase that circulates our program. "Slow is fast. Fast is slow"... meaning if you start your load slow and quiet (and a little early), it allows you to be on time and explode quickly to the ball. That said, you don't want to start so early that it breaks the rhythm of your swing.
Another big key is proper mechanics. Having a proper compact first-half of the swing (to point of contact) and staying inside the ball is a big part of the right foundation. If you build on this and also work on timing and have a solid approach plan, there isn't a fastball that can beat you. Once you reach that point, where you are confident that no fastball can beat you, your hitting ability against good pitching can take huge strides.

"Staying inside the ball!" Critical & if you can pull this off consistently & have a quick bat, man, you can go places!

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