Hitting

2x4 Base Swings & Barrel Top Drops

Drills:
2
Core Drill/Rank:
4
No. of people:
1
Duration:
15 Swings
Frequency:
3 Rounds
Equipment:
Locations:

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Benefits to this Drill

This will support with the bat getting on the swing plane sooner

Solidifies the even weight distribution

Engages the hips on the load; familiarize the hitter their launch

Top of the bat shifts slightly towards the pitcher and knob of bat points towards the catchers feet

Common Miscues

Knob of the bat does not point to the catchers feet when hitter loads

On the 2x4 drill, the hitters feet slide around and heels do not remain on the ground

Hands drop to early and the ball falls over off the top of the bat

Ball from the top of the bat does not drop in front of the ball on the tee

Identify the Standout

Slow and smooth, smooth is fast

Both of the hitters heels are staying locked on the ground

Hitter's hips stack on the load and the hitter extends hand forward after contact

Hitter brings hands into load and as the ball falls, hit the ball off the tee

Direct line to the ball to create more consistent contact.