26 Jan Baseball Hitting Techniques
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Part 1: Top-Hand Release Follow Through
Swing Follow Through For Contact Further Away From Your Body
- Keep your head down to improve balance: Falling over at the end of your swing is triggered by over-swinging, pulling off the baseball, or incorrect rotation.
- Don’t release your top hand too early: For extended contact zones release your top-hand after contact, when you feel pressure on your back shoulder.
Part 2: Two Hand Swing Follow Through
Contact Closer to your Body
- Dominant fastball swing: To hit a hard, high, and flat fastball you need a short, and flat swing path.
Customer Q&A:
My son is struggling to hit the ball out of the infield. It appears to me that he is stopping his swing early, and not following through. Any thoughts?
Answer:
Cutting off your swing reduces bat speed, and power; it’s caused by incorrect core mechanics. In order to gain full extension, turn your back leg from your hip, freeing your upper body for extension on your swing follow through.
