What should are some drills that increase bat speed.... Im also looking for more power, Im a line drive hitter but Im looking to have to evalted line drives....
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you gotta post a clip....otherwise to much guessing..
Get in a swimmimg pool and swing the bat under water---will increase bat speed like you cannot believe
That is really funny. Which end of the pool?
quote:Get in a swimmimg pool and swing the bat under water---will increase bat speed like you cannot believe
You're right, I cannot believe!!
I am surprised you so called experts arent aware of this- swinging a bat under water builds strength and bat speed thanx to the resistance of the water
Try it---somemtimes us old guys know what we speak of
Try it---somemtimes us old guys know what we speak of
TR,
I wasn't trying to be disrespectful. I really thought you were kidding. If that worked, you would think putting a bat with bands like pitchers use would work.
I wasn't trying to be disrespectful. I really thought you were kidding. If that worked, you would think putting a bat with bands like pitchers use would work.
Most high school hitters would gain far more bat speed by focusing on improved technique instead of increased strength.
All high school hitters would do better to focus on both technique and conditioning.
Hmmm....bats in the pool. Can't be good for a wood or metal bat.
Are you in the bat business?????
Are you in the bat business?????
Anyone remember when Sports Illustrated did a spread on Gregg Jefferies and they showed him in the pool with a bat using the technique TR mentioned? Had to be around 1988 or so.
roll it up
No I am not in the bat business
As for ruining a bat you use bats that are "worn" out
With all the new fangled techniquers sometimes the simplest methods work best and they sure are cheaper
No I am not in the bat business
As for ruining a bat you use bats that are "worn" out
With all the new fangled techniquers sometimes the simplest methods work best and they sure are cheaper
quote:With all the new fangled techniquers sometimes the simplest methods work best and they sure are cheaper
I couldn't agree more. I have heard of the bat in the swimming pool drill. To me it makes perfect sense. Increased torso or "mid section" strength will naturally add to an increase in bat speed. Along with alot of other strength conditioning. If you have bad technique, then work on the technique. I would think strength has to be a consideration in bat speed.
The beauty of TR's advice is that as long as you take a wood bat to the pool, you will be able to use the heavy water logged bat when you get home which might also help you increase your bat speed.
quote:Get in a swimmimg pool and swing the bat under water---will increase bat speed like you cannot believe
TRhit
Maybe you have gone off the deep end??
You can always put fish in the pool and try to swat 'em!!
Blue Dog
Even an old dog like me can teach you something
Try it
Even an old dog like me can teach you something
Try it
Tr, some of these guys haven't actually been around the game, but they sure can read a hitting website and remember all the details.
Old fashioned resistance can be found in many ways. They do make a bat handle attached to therabands and it works well with conditioning. Water resistance can be used for building leg strentgh, arm strentgh under water, and swing resistance. Some of us know this, and some don't.
Old fashioned resistance can be found in many ways. They do make a bat handle attached to therabands and it works well with conditioning. Water resistance can be used for building leg strentgh, arm strentgh under water, and swing resistance. Some of us know this, and some don't.
Coachric
Sometinmes logic is better that internet guru dribble
Sometinmes logic is better that internet guru dribble
Two things here. #1 Improving your swing mechanics will increase your bat speed. #2 Being stronger will increase your bat speed.
If you try to swing harder with poor swing mechanics you will actually produce less bat speed. You should only have one swing. Not a hard swing and a not so hard swing or a power swing vs a contact swing. Your swing should be your swing. The first thing you should do is make sure your swing is fundementally sound. Then you should work on getting your core stronger. I dont care how physically strong you are if your swing mechanics are not very good your not going to mash. And the stronger you are with good swing mechanics the more bat speed you will be able to produce with your swing. Guys that try to muscle up to produce power simply can not hit. One swing one speed on the swing there is not difference in approach on the swing itself , at least there shouldnt be.
If you try to swing harder with poor swing mechanics you will actually produce less bat speed. You should only have one swing. Not a hard swing and a not so hard swing or a power swing vs a contact swing. Your swing should be your swing. The first thing you should do is make sure your swing is fundementally sound. Then you should work on getting your core stronger. I dont care how physically strong you are if your swing mechanics are not very good your not going to mash. And the stronger you are with good swing mechanics the more bat speed you will be able to produce with your swing. Guys that try to muscle up to produce power simply can not hit. One swing one speed on the swing there is not difference in approach on the swing itself , at least there shouldnt be.
Coach May,
You mean to tell me you don't tell your players to "choke up and just get the bat on the ball". I've seen and heard that 2 many times to count.
You mean to tell me you don't tell your players to "choke up and just get the bat on the ball". I've seen and heard that 2 many times to count.
