How does a hitter start the swing on time?
Timing starts with the load: a small move back that gathers the body and the hands before the stride, started as the pitcher delivers. A player who loads late, or not at all, is late on the pitch. The videos show what a load is and drills that help your player load and stride on time.
What it looks like: Late on pitches your player should hit, or lunging forward early with the hands and weight moving together.
4 videos
Stay Loaded As You Stride [Baseball Hitting Tips] 3 Drills to Improve Timing and Load When Hitting | Driveline Baseball Improve Your Load With This Resistance Band Drill | Hitting Drills | Baseball Rebellion Timing - Baseball Rebellion Whiteboard Series
Where these videos come from
- Antonelli Baseball: Matt Antonelli, a first-round draft pick who played in the major leagues for the San Diego Padres.
- Driveline Baseball: A training and research center whose programs college and professional players use.
- Baseball Rebellion: A hitting and pitching training company.
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