Balance In Hitting Is Everything
Jan 12, 2023
- Should you have a leg kick?
- Pick up your front foot and put it back down?
- Toe Tap?
I think it's important for players to experiment with different stances and setups.
That said, because players are physically built differently, it's important not to force a movement too much.
Here is an example.
When I was in college, I wanted to hit for more power.
Alex Rodriguez was having a good season then, so I started to hit with a leg kick during the game.
Terrible idea for me. My timing was always off; I never felt comfortable in the box; I was trying to force a move.
Whatever the player's movement is, they must be on time and land in a balanced position.
Here are two examples of players with completely different strides toward the pitcher.
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Justin Turner has about as big of a leg lift as you can't get, but it helps him be on time.
Kris Bryant has a simple move where he picks up his front foot, and puts it back down.
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The Morale of the story.
Don't try to force movements that don't feel natural to you.
Only two things matter at the end of the day.
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- Did you get your swing off from a balanced position?
If you can answer yes to both of those, then whatever your forward move is, it's working. |
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If you're interested in improving your mental game, mechanics, and approach at the plate.
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