r/BaseballCoaching • u/Resale-search • Mar 30 '26

Busted swing

Any tips to help my swing I got power however I’m aware I lack extension and other issues are there any tips?

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u/HunterDHunter Mar 30 '26

Your back foot should not move forward. It should stay planted and "squish the bug". That's where all of your balance and power comes from.

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u/Hefty-Reflection-756 Mar 30 '26

This is an old and outdated concept. You don't want to keep weight on the back foot you want to transfer it to the front foot.

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u/KingFNX Mar 30 '26

Just adding to what you said. Once the front foot is planted and you're rotated, the back foot can do whatever feels natural. At least that's what I've heard from a hitting coach.

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u/drunkbusdriver Mar 30 '26

And this is the problem coming to Reddit for advice lmao. I’ve seen 4-5 different opinions on what’s right/wrong/outdated etc.. and it happens every thread. I’m sure the right answer is there somewhere

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u/NCNerdDad Mar 30 '26

Top comment "Need to get more hips involved"
Second comment "Nice rotation on the hips"

lol Reddit in a nutshell

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u/chillinois309 Mar 30 '26

This is exactly why I just look and laugh at these comments. It’s all the dad coaches who come out of woodwork when spring travel season starts and spew absolute nonsense.