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Howdy again guys!  Another question of mine is regarding exit speed.  I was close enough at this most recent showcase, to watch that part of the workout.  I saw them testing exit speeds in the cages.  I saw swings that were mechanically poor, getting better exit speed ratings than swings that looked mechanically better, and with obviously better bat speed.  My son was okay in this, but had slower exit speeds than some really poor looking swings, and obviously slower bat speeds.  My question is: is there some technique involved in getting better readings on this test?  Does it matter where the tee is in your stance?  What else would cause some kids to do better, despite having poorer technique and less bat speed?  Finally, How much do coaches look at that test?  Not concerned, as this was a learning experience more than anything, and we are early in the process.  However, if there is a method to the madness, I would like to know.  Thanks! 

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Originally Posted by SultanofSwat:

Wood would be slowest. 

 

You want the tee at the ball of your front foot.

 

Experiment with the height of the tee.  You might be faster on low balls, or high balls.


I honestly believe that wood, hit on the sweet spot, has more pop then BBCOR. obviously the sweet spot is much smaller but I think it is better.

Originally Posted by Ohio Dad:

Howdy again guys!  Another question of mine is regarding exit speed.  I was close enough at this most recent showcase, to watch that part of the workout.  I saw them testing exit speeds in the cages.  I saw swings that were mechanically poor, getting better exit speed ratings than swings that looked mechanically better, and with obviously better bat speed.  My son was okay in this, but had slower exit speeds than some really poor looking swings, and obviously slower bat speeds.  My question is: is there some technique involved in getting better readings on this test?  Does it matter where the tee is in your stance?  What else would cause some kids to do better, despite having poorer technique and less bat speed?  Finally, How much do coaches look at that test?  Not concerned, as this was a learning experience more than anything, and we are early in the process.  However, if there is a method to the madness, I would like to know.  Thanks! 


That's why I don't like measuring bat speed and exit speed. Like you said there are some poor mechanics with better exit speed. Also hitting off the tee doesn't take into account the mass you can put behind the bat with proper mechanics because the static ball has very minimal inertia. But its just like height, it can be measured so its quantifiable.

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