Time is money. Speed is a goal, especially in playing sports. Even a quarter of second could make up a totally different story. No matter how amateur or professional you are as a baseball player, ask yourself, how many times have you or your kids hit a weak ground ball or struck out when swinging at the outside pitch?? Here the helpful guides you should follow to create as well as master a rapid powerful swing. Just give a little bit of effort, you will be ready to defeat your opponents with a dramatic swing speed.
1. Choose a Lighter Bat
A knight can’t name himself without a sword, a baseball player should be wise and sensitive on choosing a tool. If you want a faster swing, you have to teach your body what it feels like to swing a bat faster. A bat with fifteen percent lighter is a good choice. Once you’ve found it, get to know it.A light bat is a significantly more important to mid-swing adjustment and more consistent contact rather than more powerful contact. Use it as a weapon, try to swing as fast as you can for 5-6 reps and repeat the section 3-4 times a week. This is a traditionally effective way to feel and master your bat.
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- Remember to have proper mechanics.
- Learn to feel and swing the bat from time to time. Don’t over try something out of your league.
This is how it’s explained by a researcher:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/baseball-bat-speed-all-star/
2. Learn to grip bat correctly
The science technique to swing the bat (used by the professionals) is holding it loosely. People often make a mistake of gripping the bat too tightly. It’s tricky that the tighter you hold it, the weaker of your swing will be. So just loosen up your muscles and hold your bat only with your fingers.Continue Reading