Developing a Short Swing

September 9, 2009 by Dave Hudgens
Filed under Featured, The Swing

It is essential that hitters develop a short, compact swing now. The longer they wait to begin this development, the harder it will be to achieve. Get his/her hands down to approx. shoulder level, and make sure he/she does not lift them while striding. They should be at shoulder level about 6-8 inches from the body, and approx. even with his back foot when his stride foot lands softly. From there, start the lower half (approach–inward turn of back knee and back heel rotating off the ground) while keeping hands back (creating torque between lower and upper body, then pull the knob to the top inside half of the ball with both hands–this will guarantee he pulls long enough to obtain the proper short stroke.

Also, make sure he keeps the barrel above his hands and near his back shoulder as he brings the barrel to the ball–otherwise, he will cast the barrel away from his body–long swing.

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Developing a Short Swing

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