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From what I see, you have got very good hip movement. Your left foot kinda swings down a little too much and it might be harder to run from there. Other than that, you look good.
it looks like you are a pull hitter? my only thought would be to hit through the ball more. also i dont know if means much, but i have always been told to keep both hands on the bat. idk just my two cents.
yes,
It looks as if you are rushing a bit in your rhythm since you see the ball in the pic before you start your negative move.
This is causing you to get "stuck" on your back side and isn't allowing you to hit through the ball. Not a problem if all you see if fastballs, but will cause problems when you see a tough change-up or curve ball. Your basic swing mechanics are pretty solid. I would just suggest starting your load (negative move) sooner to allow yourself more time to read the pitch and get through the ball. Great idea!!
It looks as if you are rushing a bit in your rhythm since you see the ball in the pic before you start your negative move.
This is causing you to get "stuck" on your back side and isn't allowing you to hit through the ball. Not a problem if all you see if fastballs, but will cause problems when you see a tough change-up or curve ball. Your basic swing mechanics are pretty solid. I would just suggest starting your load (negative move) sooner to allow yourself more time to read the pitch and get through the ball. Great idea!!
Coach A is dead on.
A couple of other things I would like to mention.
1.) Your bat seems to be wrapping around your head drastically. This makes you bat path to the ball longer. This is happening because you are casting out your front left arm. There is no elbow bend, meaning you are not trying to get your hands inside the baseball. A lot of big leaguers hit well with that sort of swing, like Sheffield. But it will be difficult for you to hit good off speed pitches.
2.) Your hips are popping out the same time your shoulders are. This is pulling you down the third base line, which is leaving the outer half of the plate wide open. (look at your video again and pause it when you make contact, notice which way your weight is pulling you) I am willing to bet that you struggle with outside pitches and end up either capping them or grounding out to the left side of the infield.
All and all these are pretty easy fixes for someone with such solid base as yourself. But I only looked at 2 swings you took, it is tough to tell. You look like an atheltic kid with good quick hands. Check around your area for a decent hitting instructor and see what he has to say. Don't just go to anybody, I am pretty sure there are 2 Frozen Rope Academys in NJ (Pinebrook and Tinton Falls). You may wanna check them out. Good Luck.
Practice makes perfect ... Good luck and keep swinging
A couple of other things I would like to mention.
1.) Your bat seems to be wrapping around your head drastically. This makes you bat path to the ball longer. This is happening because you are casting out your front left arm. There is no elbow bend, meaning you are not trying to get your hands inside the baseball. A lot of big leaguers hit well with that sort of swing, like Sheffield. But it will be difficult for you to hit good off speed pitches.
2.) Your hips are popping out the same time your shoulders are. This is pulling you down the third base line, which is leaving the outer half of the plate wide open. (look at your video again and pause it when you make contact, notice which way your weight is pulling you) I am willing to bet that you struggle with outside pitches and end up either capping them or grounding out to the left side of the infield.
All and all these are pretty easy fixes for someone with such solid base as yourself. But I only looked at 2 swings you took, it is tough to tell. You look like an atheltic kid with good quick hands. Check around your area for a decent hitting instructor and see what he has to say. Don't just go to anybody, I am pretty sure there are 2 Frozen Rope Academys in NJ (Pinebrook and Tinton Falls). You may wanna check them out. Good Luck.
Practice makes perfect ... Good luck and keep swinging
Thanks for the comments, guys.
I run a baseball academy in NJ. Where do you live in Jersey?
Union County
LMAO!!!! CJ, you're too much!quote:Originally posted by Top_Prospect:
I run a baseball academy in NJ. Where do you live in Jersey?
Jason
yesisbest,
What town in Union county are you located?
What town in Union county are you located?
To me it looks like your overswinging. I'd suggest you slow down, start your load/trigger when the pitcher takes the ball out of his mitt and get your stride foot down BEFORE anything comes forward with your hands. This will let you get the ball deep and also adjust to a curve ball. Your front foot on this swing opens up too early as well. Best advice: Slow dow, relax, get that foot down, and NOW hit the hell out of it. Good Luck.
quote:Originally posted by COACHBLU25:
To me it looks like your overswinging. I'd suggest you slow down, start your load/trigger when the pitcher takes the ball out of his mitt and get your stride foot down BEFORE anything comes forward with your hands. This will let you get the ball deep and also adjust to a curve ball. Your front foot on this swing opens up too early as well. Best advice: Slow dow, relax, get that foot down, and NOW hit the hell out of it. Good Luck.
Perfect advice. Let yourself mash it. I know that you know that you can. Take so much BP that you can fix the flaws in your swing. Have a coach or trainer look at it if you still feel that there are problems. That is what fall ball is for buddy.
