MediumImprove LoadImprove BalanceImprove Load Sequence
Block Stride Drill
What this drill helps fix
Helps you stop shifting back too much and keep your front foot steady when you stride.
Coach Steve cue
Put your front foot on the box. Feel your hips load your backside, then use your back leg to carry you forward.
Why fixing this matters
It helps you stay balanced and ready to swing by keeping weight under control during your stride.
Related drills
- 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.
- Crossover DrillHelps you keep your balance while your feet move into the swing.
- Bottom Hand TeeHelps you control the bat with your bottom hand without twisting it over too early.
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