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Analyze Swing Please

Catch43Catch43500+ posts
Hey, I got a video of me swinging in the cages today. Please let me know what you think- the positive and negative. I put in a few slo-mo clips at the end to make it easier to critique.

I have posted on this site before about dropping my hands, so if anyone really sees something in this video that shows it, please let me know. I'm not really working on anything here, just hitting the ball. Its hard to see the ball, but I'm hitting line drives all over the place, only like 2 bad hit ones the whole round. (I didn't put in the whole round, I figure its very unnecessary.)

I'm a sophomore in college, 6'0 190 lbs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJz6fDu5eBM

Thanks in advance.
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P powertoallfields1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Catch43:
powertoallfields,

Thanks for the question, I guess. I only hit one, but our home field has a 100 foot fence all around, and I've hit that halfway up, and that goes out in all fields. So realistically, I hit 2, but what number were you expecting?

JMW37,

Could you explain what that does to my swing?

Thanks.




Actually, it's the number I expected. As big as you are I would think you could hit between 15 and 20. Your swing, IMO, is too flat and your back hip doesn't get turned far enough before contact. You have good batspeed, but I think there is still more there. You are just a little out of sync. If you will start with your bat more verticle and tip the bathead just slightly at ball release, I believe it will get you where you need to be. The bathead should go towards the Catcher first, use the fingers of your top hand to pull the bat head back like a bow shooting an arrow.
P powertoallfields1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Catch43:
I really don't get what you mean. What do you mean my swing is too flat?




Your swing travels parallel to the ground, it should be on a slight upswing. Once you reach full extension out in front, your hands should be close to shoulder height. Work your front elbow up and away and you will be driving the ball out of the park on a regular basis when you make solid contact.
P powertoallfields1,000+ posts
Other than emulating the video, all I can tell you is turn both thumbs down at ball release. If you've ever done any pitching, you know that at hand breakthe first thing you do is turn your thumbs down as you separate. Be aware of what your elbows do during this process. If you've never pitched before, as someone who is a Pitcher or ask your pitching Coach.
B BBK310+ posts
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Originally posted by lodi14:
One thing I noticed was that the hands drop staight down,then the swing starts forward. Think about taking the knob of the bat to the ball.

C43
You are a bigger guy with a good sized strike zone. Don't help the pitchers. Maybe a better set-up is a good place to start. Get into more of an athletic stance with the knees bent and lean in a little closer to your "work". Move away from the plate if you have to, but GET MORE READY! Watch Barry as he loads. He sure isn't standing tall. This should help give you a base to work on your swingplane, too.
I also see the a tiny bit of bat drag on a few swings at launch. It's hard to tell with the You-Tube video. Easy stuff. Good luck!
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