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Foundations: Launch Position
What this drill helps fix
Helps you find a balanced, ready-to-swing position when your front foot lands.
Coach Steve cue
Land balanced, hands ready, then turn.
Why fixing this matters
Being ready when you land means fewer extra movements before you swing. Keep your knees slightly bent and your hands near your back shoulder.
Related drills
- Foundation: DecelerationHelps you control your body's turn instead of spinning away from the ball.
- Foundations: Being on Time with the PitchHelps you get your body ready with the pitcher so you do not rush the swing.
- Foundations: CoilingHelps you understand what a coil really is: a small turn into your back hip as you load, not a sway back or a sink into your back knee.
- Foundations: Posture and Hip HingeThis drill addresses tall posture syndrome in hitters — specifically those who maintain an upright, vertical stance through their stride and into launch position.
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