MediumIncrease Bat SpeedImprove BalanceImprove Barrel Path
Heavy Bat Drill
What this drill helps fix
Helps you control your body and bat with added weight without changing your normal swing pattern.
Coach Steve cue
Swing the heavier bat smoothly and stay balanced.
Why fixing this matters
A heavier bat challenges your control. The goal is to keep a smooth swing and carry that control back to your regular bat.
Training details
- Duration
- 15 min
- Equipment
- Heavier bat, regular bat, tee, baseballs
- Reps / Sets
- 3 sets: 10 tee swings with the heavier bat + 5 dry swings; rest 1 minute
- Age level
- Youth to High School
Related drills
- Kickback or Scissor MoveHelps you turn without spinning away from the ball.
- 1-2-3 DrillHelps hitters separate the load, stride, and swing so they do not rush through the move or lose balance before contact.
- Back Foot Cone TeeHelps you feel your weight in your back hip without falling forward.
- High Tee Location DrillHelps you hit high pitches without chopping down or twisting the bat over too soon.
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